Father's surname
Baby names that go with Yu
Varies by Chinese character; notably 'abundance/surplus' (余) or 'to roam/travel' (游)
Yu is rank #274 among Filipino surnames (27,732 people, chinese origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#274
People
27,732
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Historical layer
Chinese Filipino
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
Varies by Chinese character; notably 'abundance/surplus' (余) or 'to roam/travel' (游)
Yu is a widespread Chinese-Filipino family name stemming from Hokkien, Cantonese, and Mandarin romanizations. It became prevalent through waves of Chinese trade and immigration to the Philippines over several centuries.
Yu is a prominent Chinese surname introduced to the Philippines through Chinese migration, primarily representing romanizations of surnames such as 余, 于, 游, or 尤.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Because Yu is a single, brief syllable, multi-syllable first names provide great balance and flow.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Yu.
Best boy names for Yu
John Michael
87
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86
Mark Joseph
87
Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163
John Patrick
87
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221
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
Christian
86
Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10
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
Reynaldo
85
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Salvador
85
Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115
Ferdinand
85
Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123
Jefferson
85
English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141
Roderick
85
English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161
Frederick
85
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223
Benedict
85
English / Spanish · blessed (Latin) · PSA #408
Jeremiah
85
Biblical / English · Yahweh will exalt (Hebrew) · PSA #482
Mark Kevin
85
English / Biblical · Dedicated to Mars (Latin/English)… · PSA #498
Manuel
84
Spanish / Biblical · God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #40
Fernando
84
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Daniel
84
Biblical / English · God is my judge (Hebrew) · PSA #45
Wilfredo
84
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
84
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Adrian
84
English / Spanish · man from Hadria or the Adriatic… · PSA #88
Virgilio
84
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo
84
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gabriel
84
Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119
Bernardo
84
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Oliver
84
English / Other · olive tree (Latin) or ancestor's… · PSA #145
Gregorio
84
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto
84
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Edison
84
English · son of Eda or son of Edward… · PSA #227
Norberto
84
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Best girl names for Yu
Jennifer
87
English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4
Concepcion
87
Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231
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
Jacqueline
86
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Princess Mae
86
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Jocelyn
85
English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1
Maricel
85
Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2
Evelyn
85
English / Other · desired or wished-for child… · PSA #5
Mary Grace
85
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Mary Ann
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7
Josephine
85
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Catherine
85
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
85
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia
85
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Remedios
85
Spanish · remedies or cures (Spanish) · PSA #87
Milagros
85
Spanish · miracles (Spanish) · PSA #95
Maricris
85
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria and Cristina… · PSA #135
Salvacion
85
Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156
Baby Girl
85
English / Filipino · female infant (English) · PSA #176
Mary Jean
85
English / Biblical · Mary (beloved/wished-for child… · PSA #183
Mercedes
85
Spanish · mercies (Spanish) · PSA #224
Maribeth
85
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (beloved or… · PSA #277
Jennelyn
85
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #326
Bernadeth
85
Other / Filipino · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #356
Cherry Ann
85
English / Biblical · Beloved fruit and grace (English /… · PSA #374
Maritess
85
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #390
Jennylyn
85
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #421
Trinidad
85
Spanish / Biblical · trinity (Spanish) · PSA #435
Jennilyn
85
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #449
Asuncion
85
Spanish / Biblical · assumption (Spanish) · PSA #500
Marilyn
84
English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12
Marites
84
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #15
Analyn
84
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #25
Marivic
84
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #37
Jonalyn
84
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #43
Corazon
84
Spanish · heart (Spanish), referring to the… · PSA #47
Best mother's maiden surnames for Yu
Reverse search: which middle names go with Yu?
Delos Santos Yu
88
139,229 people · Spanish
Delos Reyes Yu
88
94,452 people · Spanish / Biblical
Villanueva Yu
87
277,730 people · Spanish
Francisco Yu
87
207,840 people · Spanish
Tolentino Yu
87
133,010 people · Spanish / Other
Antonio Yu
87
92,386 people · Spanish
Alcantara Yu
87
82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic
dela Cruz Yu
86
625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical
Gonzales Yu
86
293,787 people · Spanish
Fernandez Yu
86
269,820 people · Spanish
de Guzman Yu
86
249,319 people · Spanish
Martinez Yu
86
143,359 people · Spanish
Rodriguez Yu
86
143,072 people · Spanish
Hernandez Yu
86
135,744 people · Spanish
Ramirez Yu
86
131,829 people · Spanish
Morales Yu
86
129,957 people · Spanish
Aguilar Yu
86
121,635 people · Spanish
Gutierrez Yu
86
103,352 people · Spanish
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About the surname Yu
Is Yu 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 Yu?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Yu as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.