Name meaning
Kees
may mean “horn”
- Origin
- Latin, via Dutch
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Dutch
- Spellings
- Kees · Cornelis · Cornelius
- Say it
- KAYS
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Kees is a Dutch short form of Cornelis, Cornelius, a Roman family name often linked to cornu, horn. It was so common that Keeshond, Kees's dog, became the name of a dog breed.
Roots
Short form of Cornelis (Latin Cornēlius).
Where it is used
Cornelius and Cornelis are related.
Kees name FAQ
What does the name Kees mean?
Kees may mean “horn”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Short form of Cornelis (Latin Cornēlius).
Where does the name Kees come from?
Kees is of Latin, via Dutch origin. Today it is used in Dutch families.
How do you pronounce Kees?
Kees is usually pronounced KAYS.
Is Kees a boy's or a girl's name?
Kees is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Kees?
Related spellings and forms include Cornelis, Cornelius.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.