Father's surname

Baby names that go with Yap

leaf (from Hokkien Chinese 葉 / 叶)

Yap is rank #193 among Filipino surnames (37,703 people, chinese origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#193
People
37,703
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Historical layer
Chinese Filipino
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

leaf (from Hokkien Chinese 葉 / 叶)

Yap is a well-established Chinese-Filipino surname of Hokkien origin, corresponding to the Mandarin surname Ye. It was integrated into Philippine society through centuries of Chinese migration and trade, especially from the Fujian region.

Yap is the Southern Min (Hokkien) romanization of the common Chinese surname Ye (葉), brought by migrants from Fujian province to the Philippines.

First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs best with polysyllabic (two to three syllable) first names to balance the single-syllable brevity of the surname.

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

Best boy names for Yap

Christian 88
Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10
John Michael 87
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86
Ferdinand 87
Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123
Jefferson 87
English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141
Mark Joseph 87
Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163
John Patrick 87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221
Frederick 87
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223
John Vincent 87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #234
Cristopher 87
English / Other · bearer of Christ (Greek) · PSA #258
John Kenneth 87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #262
John Lester 87
English / Biblical · John means 'Yahweh is gracious'… · PSA #340
Michael John 87
English / Biblical · 'Who is like God?' (Michael) and… · PSA #356
Mark Lester 87
English / Biblical · Mark: dedicated to Mars (Latin)… · PSA #382
Mark Vincent 87
English / Biblical · Mark (consecrated to Mars) +… · PSA #389
John Joseph 87
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (John) and He… · PSA #477
Jhon Michael 87
Biblical / English · 'Yahweh is gracious' (Jhon) and… · PSA #478
Mark Kevin 87
English / Biblical · Dedicated to Mars (Latin/English)… · PSA #498
Jonathan 86
Biblical / English · Yahweh has given (Hebrew) · PSA #15
Emmanuel 86
Biblical / Spanish · God is with us (Hebrew) · PSA #78
Benjamin 86
Biblical / English · son of the right hand (Hebrew) · PSA #85
John Carlo 86
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gabriel 86
Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119
Florencio 86
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Guillermo 86
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 86
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Jhon Carlo 86
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Reynaldo 85
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 85
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Eduardo 85
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 85
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 85
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Ernesto 85
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 85
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 85
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 85
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Salvador 85
Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115
Roderick 85
English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161
Dominic 85
English / Biblical · belonging to the Lord (Latin) · PSA #292
Emerson 85
English / Other · son of Emery (English) · PSA #313
Ezekiel 85
Biblical / English · God strengthens (Hebrew) · PSA #343

Best girl names for Yap

Jocelyn 87
English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1
Maricel 87
Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2
Jennifer 87
English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4
Mary Grace 87
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 87
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Salvacion 87
Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156
Concepcion 87
Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231
Bernadeth 87
Other / Filipino · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #356
Cherry Ann 87
English / Biblical · Beloved fruit and grace (English /… · PSA #374
Mary Ann 86
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7
Marilyn 86
English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12
Marites 86
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #15
Catherine 86
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Marivic 86
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #37
Jonalyn 86
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #43
Corazon 86
Spanish · heart (Spanish), referring to the… · PSA #47
Maribel 86
Spanish / Biblical · Combination of Maria… · PSA #58
Jovelyn 86
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #69
Roselyn 86
English · Rose (English/Latin), combined… · PSA #71
Geraldine 86
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Jenelyn 86
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #79
Lilibeth 86
English / Biblical · Pledged to God / blend of Lily and… · PSA #122
Julie Ann 86
English / Biblical · youthful (Latin via English) and… · PSA #125
Bernadette 86
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Stephanie 86
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Jacqueline 86
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 86
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
Shiela Mae 86
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 86
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 86
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 86
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Cherry Mae 86
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae 86
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 86
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 86
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 86
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Diana Rose 86
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
April Rose 86
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Christina 86
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427
Princess Mae 86
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436

Best mother's maiden surnames for Yap

Reverse search: which middle names go with Yap?

Delos Santos Yap 88
139,229 people · Spanish
Delos Reyes Yap 88
94,452 people · Spanish / Biblical
Villanueva Yap 87
277,730 people · Spanish
Francisco Yap 87
207,840 people · Spanish
Tolentino Yap 87
133,010 people · Spanish / Other
Antonio Yap 87
92,386 people · Spanish
Alcantara Yap 87
82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic
dela Cruz Yap 86
625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical
Gonzales Yap 86
293,787 people · Spanish
Fernandez Yap 86
269,820 people · Spanish
de Guzman Yap 86
249,319 people · Spanish
Martinez Yap 86
143,359 people · Spanish
Rodriguez Yap 86
143,072 people · Spanish
Hernandez Yap 86
135,744 people · Spanish
Ramirez Yap 86
131,829 people · Spanish
Morales Yap 86
129,957 people · Spanish
Aguilar Yap 86
121,635 people · Spanish
Gutierrez Yap 86
103,352 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Yap

Is Yap 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.

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