Kes
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kes first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Kes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kes is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,183 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,183
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Kes is also used as a girl name, ranked #9146.
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Cornish/Celtic origin
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Arabic origin
"increase, growth, abundance"
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Old English origin
"of or relating to the ash tree"
#44,047 in US
Vedic origin
"of noble birth"
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Old English origin
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#44,136 in US
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#44,225 in US
African/Igbo origin
"warrior; brave one"
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About the Name Kes
Kes is a boy name .
Is Kes a boy or girl name? Kes is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,183 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,146. Kes is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kes is currently ranked #44,183 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kes include Keshawn, Keshav, Kessiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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