Kees
Dutch · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Kees
Kees is a Dutch short form of the name Cornelius, which derives from the Latin *cornu* meaning "horn." It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking cultures, notably the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical prominence as the name of 17th-century Dutch naval hero Kees de Jongh.
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Etymology
Kees is a Dutch short form of the name Cornelius, which derives from the Latin *cornu* meaning "horn." It is primarily used in Dutch-speaking cultures, notably the Netherlands and Flanders, with historical prominence as the name of 17th-century Dutch naval hero Kees de Jongh.
Kees currently ranks #13,353 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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