Kees

The first name Kees, also known in the form Cees, is a Dutch short form of the name Cornelius. Its meanings include 'the horn,' 'the horned one,' and 'the one belonging to the Cornelii.'

What does the name Kees mean?

Kees, including its variant Cees, is a Dutch short form of Cornelius. The name means 'the horn,' 'the horned one,' or 'the one belonging to the Cornelii.' It has its origin in Latin, derived from the Latin word cornu or cornĕus, which means 'the horn.' A well-known bearer of this name was the Dutch painter Kees van Dongen.

Where does the name Kees come from?

Kees is a male first name with Latin origins, whose meanings include 'the horn' and 'the one belonging to the Cornelii.' The etymology comes from the Latin term cornu or cornĕus, which means 'the horn.' The language in which this name is commonly used is Dutch.

How do you pronounce Kees?

The pronunciation of Kees is monosyllabic and articulated as [keːs]. The long 'e' sound gives the pronunciation a bright and clear note, almost floating. The sharp -s at the end provides a concise, clean finish. Kees conveys a Nordic and minimalist impression – calm, factual, and with a fresh, maritime lightness.

When is the name day of Kees?

The name day for Kees is celebrated on September 16 and October 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Kees is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,124th place. In the last ten years, Kees has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, which earned it 7,203rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cheese / Keesi

Famous people

• Kees Andrea (Dutch artist)
• Kees Bekker (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Boeke (composer from the Netherlands)
• Kees Bregman (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Christiaanse (architect from the Netherlands)
• Kees de Kort (painter from the Netherlands)
• Kees Douze (Dutch sailor)
• Kees Flodder (daughter of the Flodder family from 'The Flodders')
• Kees Heemskerk (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Hoving (Indonesian swimmer)
• Kees Kist (Dutch football player)
• Kees Krijgh (footballer from the Netherlands)
• Kees Luijckx (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Luyckx (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Mijnders (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Nierop (Canadian writer)
• Kees Pellenaars (cyclist from the Netherlands)
• Kees Rijvers (Dutch footballer)
• Kees Schoonenbeek (Dutch composer)
• Kees Smout (American artist)