Keyes

Q: How popular is the name Keyes?

Keyes is ranked #31945 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-EEZ ]

Boy Name #31,945 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Keyes is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EEZ.

Parents who love the name Keyes often also consider Tobie, Blanche, Estes .

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Popularity Over Time

#31,945

Current Rank

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,945
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Key Keyie

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Estes Boy Old French d'Este Thiel Boy Old High German Jaqual Boy Hebrew via French Blanche Boy French Tobie Boy Hebrew Worn Boy Proto-Germanic Luvender Boy Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keyes

Is Keyes a boy or girl name?

Keyes is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Keyes?

Keyes is pronounced k-EEZ.

How popular is the name Keyes?

Keyes is currently ranked #31945 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Keyes?

Common nicknames for Keyes include Key and Keyie.

Is Keyes a common or rare name?

Keyes is an uncommon name, ranked #31945 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Keyes

Keyes is a boy name .

Keyes is currently ranked #31,945 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Keyes include Key and Keyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.