Father's surname

Baby names that go with Valdez

Son of Baldo / from the valley (Spanish)

Valdez is surname rank #33 (132,416 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Valdez is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#33
On Forebears
132,416
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

Son of Baldo / from the valley (Spanish)

Valdez is of Spanish origin, commonly understood as a patronymic derivation or a habitational name referring to places in Northern Spain. In the Philippine context, it is among the most common Hispanic surnames distributed across the archipelago.

Valdez (historically Valdés) is an established Spanish surname of habitational or patronymic origin, notably rooted in Asturias, Spain. It was widely distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, particularly reinforced by the 1849 Clavería decree.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A E M L R
Watch stacked sounds with
V Z S

First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with two- to three-syllable given names ending in a vowel to create a smooth transition into the initial 'V' and balance the sharp terminal 'z' sound.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Valdez.

Best boy names for Valdez

Romeo 90
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · May 2021 #6
Danilo 90
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #9
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #17
Renato 90
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #36
Juanito 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · May 2021 #116
Romulo 89
Spanish / Other · Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin) · May 2021 #155
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · May 2021 #158
Felipe 89
Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #160
Jerico 89
Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · May 2021 #210
Jeremy 89
English / Biblical · exalted of the Lord (Hebrew) · May 2021 #229
Loreto 89
Spanish / Other · laurel grove (Latin) · May 2021 #256
Julito 89
Spanish · little Julio / youthful (Spanish… · May 2021 #268
Ronilo 89
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #271
Mariano 89
Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · May 2021 #275
Teodoro 89
Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #280
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · May 2021 #294
Maximo 89
Spanish / Other · greatest (Latin) · May 2021 #305
Luisito 89
Spanish · little renowned warrior (Spanish… · May 2021 #315
Benito 89
Spanish · blessed (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #319
Rodelio 89
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #332
Jomari 89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · May 2021 #341
Pepito 89
Spanish / Biblical · He will add / God increases… · May 2021 #348
Rufino 89
Spanish / Other · red-haired or ruddy (Latin) · May 2021 #350
Eugenio 89
Spanish / Other · well-born, noble (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #353
Jomarie 89
Filipino / Spanish · Blend of Jose/John and Marie · May 2021 #384
Emilio 89
Spanish / Other · rival or imitating (Latin) · May 2021 #394
Ireneo 89
Spanish / Other · peaceful (Greek) · May 2021 #409
Amado 89
Spanish · loved / beloved (Spanish) · May 2021 #412
Hilario 89
Spanish / Other · cheerful, glad (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #431
Teofilo 89
Spanish / Biblical · friend of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #443
Aurelio 89
Spanish / Other · golden (Latin) · May 2021 #444
Jovito 89
Spanish · dedicated to Jupiter or Jove (Latin) · May 2021 #447
Eliseo 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is salvation (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #472
Donato 89
Spanish · given or gifted (Latin) · May 2021 #493
Joemarie 89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · May 2021 #495
Reynaldo 88
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · May 2021 #7
Rolando 88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #8
Eduardo 88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · May 2021 #13
Roberto 88
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #14
Ricardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #28

Best girl names for Valdez

Rowena 90
English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · May 2021 #10
Maria 90
Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · May 2021 #14
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · May 2021 #18
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #29
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · May 2021 #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · May 2021 #39
Lolita 90
Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · May 2021 #41
Marissa 90
English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · May 2021 #42
Zenaida 90
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · May 2021 #55
Elena 90
Spanish / Biblical · torch, bright, or shining light… · May 2021 #59
Rosita 90
Spanish · little rose (Spanish) · May 2021 #67
Nenita 90
Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #72
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · May 2021 #17
Rebecca 89
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · May 2021 #76
Emily 89
English / Other · rival or striving (Latin via… · May 2021 #81
Cecilia 89
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · May 2021 #82
Anita 89
Spanish / Biblical · Grace, favor; little Ana (Spanish… · May 2021 #101
Julieta 89
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · May 2021 #103
Susana 89
Spanish / Biblical · lily (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #108
Alicia 89
Spanish / English · noble, of noble kind (Old High… · May 2021 #113
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · May 2021 #124
Melody 89
English / Other · song, tune (English, from Greek… · May 2021 #128
Elisa 89
Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew) · May 2021 #141
Lorena 89
Spanish / English · from Lorraine (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #143
Danica 89
Other / English · morning star (Slavic) · May 2021 #153
Jamaica 89
English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · May 2021 #157
Marife 89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · May 2021 #164
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · May 2021 #166
Juanita 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · May 2021 #170
Marina 89
Spanish / Other · of the sea (Latin) · May 2021 #174
Teresa 89
Spanish / Other · late summer or to harvest (Greek) · May 2021 #175
Regina 89
Spanish / English · queen (Latin) · May 2021 #179
Amelia 89
Spanish / English · work, industrious (Germanic via… · May 2021 #186
Leticia 89
Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · May 2021 #187
Leonila 89
Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · May 2021 #191
Lovely 89
English · beautiful, delightful, or lovable… · May 2021 #195
Ofelia 89
Spanish / Other · help or aid (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #198
Erica 89
English / Other · eternal ruler or sole ruler (Old… · May 2021 #204
Monica 89
Spanish / English · uncertain; possibly advisor… · May 2021 #205
Divina 89
Spanish / Other · divine, heavenly (Spanish/Latin) · May 2021 #206

Best mother's maiden surnames for Valdez

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Valdez.

Garcia Valdez 90
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Mendoza Valdez 90
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Bautista Valdez 90
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Valdez 90
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Valdez 90
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Aquino Valdez 90
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
Domingo Valdez 90
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Valdez 90
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Valdez 90
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Mercado Valdez 90
Forebears 125,314 · Spanish
Navarro Valdez 90
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Manalo Valdez 90
Forebears 111,336 · Filipino
Miranda Valdez 90
Forebears 101,258 · Spanish
Sarmiento Valdez 90
Forebears 98,088 · Spanish
Mariano Valdez 90
Forebears 86,485 · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Valdez 90
Forebears 85,581 · Spanish
Ocampo Valdez 90
Forebears 83,890 · Spanish
Romero Valdez 90
Forebears 79,797 · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Valdez Garcia Valdez Reyes Valdez Ramos Valdez Mendoza Valdez Santos Valdez Flores Valdez Gonzales Valdez Bautista Valdez Villanueva Valdez Fernandez Valdez Cruz Valdez

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Ramirez Tolentino Hernandez Morales Diaz Mercado Delos Santos Tan

About the surname Valdez

Is Valdez 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 Valdez?

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