Keyes - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Keyes \ke-yes\ is of Old English origin. Probably an occupational name to do with the possession of keys. Also possibly from Kay "happy". Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Keyes has 2 variant forms: Key and Keys.

For more information, see also related names Caius and Gaius.

Baby names that sound like Keyes are Kees, Kasey, Kacey, Kasee, Kass, Kaycee and Kwesi.

Keyes is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Keyes. Click here to compare Keyes with related baby names.