Keyes - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Keyes \

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1991 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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