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Kees
OriginDutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis
Meaning"horn"
About Kees
This diminutive of Cornelius (and Cornelis) has plenty of coolness and charm, along with a creative connection to Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. Popular in The Netherlands, it sounds similar to the English Case.
Pronounced KAYZ.
As of October 2026, Kees ranked #13344 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #6512 in 2003.
Editor: Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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Kees on lists
Famous Keess
- Kornelis Antonie "Kees" Schouhamer Immink
Dutch scientist and inventor
- Cornelis Theodorus Maria 'Kees' van Dongen
Dutch,French painter
- Henricus Petrus Cornelis "Kees" Verschuren
Dutch sculptor
- Gideon "Kees" Lensing
Namibian rugby union player
Kees in pop culture
- Keeshond
dog breed
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Kees in blog posts
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