Kees

KAYS

Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis

"horn"

Kees Origin and Meaning

The name Kees is a boy's name of Dutch origin meaning "horn".

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.

Popularity of the name Kees

• 174 Netherlands 2015

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Famous People Named Kees

• 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

The name Kees in Pop Culture

• Keeshond dog breed