Horn; a horn-blower
Kees is a traditional Dutch diminutive of Cornelis, which is derived from the Roman family name Cornelius. The name is rooted in the Latin word 'cornu', meaning horn, often symbolizing strength or abundance. In the Netherlands, it has long functioned as a standalone name with a friendly, approachable image.
Less common today
Kees isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,513 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Dutch-French Fauvist painter
Pioneering Dutch engineer and inventor
Dutch politician
