Father's surname
Baby names that go with Santos
saints (Spanish)
Santos is rank #6 among Filipino surnames (342,746 people, spanish / biblical origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#6
People
342,746
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
saints (Spanish)
Santos is of Spanish devotional origin, derived from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'saint' or 'holy'. In the Philippines, it is one of the most common Hispanic surnames, popularized during the Spanish colonial period through religious naming practices and colonial administrative decrees.
Derived from the Spanish word 'santos' meaning 'saints'. It originated as a devotional Christian surname given to children born on All Saints' Day or out of religious devotion, and was widely disseminated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Spanish 80%
Biblical 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
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Watch stacked sounds with
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with longer multisyllabic first names ending in vowels to balance the crisp, two-syllable sibilant ending.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Santos.
Best boy names for Santos
Reynaldo
90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando
90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo
90
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo
90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio
90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua
90
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto
90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo
90
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
90
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
90
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato
90
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo
90
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Fernando
90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony
90
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto
90
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo
90
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo
90
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo
90
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo
90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando
90
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio
90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito
90
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito
90
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Romeo
89
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · PSA #6
John Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Ronaldo
89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando
89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Arturo
89
Spanish / Other · bear or bear king (Celtic via… · PSA #147
Gregorio
89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Romulo
89
Spanish / Other · Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin) · PSA #155
Baby Boy
89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho
89
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo
89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto
89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Jerico
89
Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #210
Gerardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo
89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Best girl names for Santos
Mary Grace
90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine
90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Rowena
90
English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · PSA #10
Mary Jane
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda
90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine
90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Gloria
90
Spanish / Biblical · glory (Latin) · PSA #24
Cristina
90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica
90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Virginia
90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Melanie
90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Imelda
90
Spanish / Other · entire battle or all-encompassing… · PSA #35
Rosalie
90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Lolita
90
Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · PSA #41
Mary Rose
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida
90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie
90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Angela
90
Spanish / English · messenger, angel (Greek / Latin) · PSA #57
Rosita
90
Spanish · little rose (Spanish) · PSA #67
Kimberly
90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Nenita
90
Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · PSA #72
Geraldine
90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Cecilia
90
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda
90
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta
90
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Alicia
90
Spanish / English · noble, of noble kind (Old High… · PSA #113
Elvira
90
Spanish / Other · all true or foreign and true… · PSA #123
Maria
89
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · PSA #14
Marilou
89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Rebecca
89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Leonora
89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta
89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Melody
89
English / Other · song, tune (English, from Greek… · PSA #128
Angeline
89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Lorena
89
Spanish / English · from Lorraine (Latin/Spanish) · PSA #143
Editha
89
English / Spanish · prosperous in war (Old English) · PSA #145
Rochelle
89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Danica
89
Other / English · morning star (Slavic) · PSA #153
Jamaica
89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · PSA #157
Best mother's maiden surnames for Santos
Reverse search: which middle names go with Santos?
Garcia Santos
88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Santos
88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Santos
88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Santos
88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Santos
88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Santos
88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Santos
88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Mercado Santos
88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Santos
88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Santos
88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Santos
88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Santos
88
101,258 people · Spanish
Mariano Santos
88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Santos
88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Santos
88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Santos
88
80,899 people · Spanish
Romero Santos
88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña Santos
88
79,318 people · Spanish
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About the surname Santos
Is Santos a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Santos?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Santos as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.