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♂ Keyes
What does Keyes mean?
Keyes 
as a boys' name 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". Also form of Caius. Also form of Gaius.
STARTS WITH Ke-
ASSOCIATED WITH old english, occupational, happy, star
Variations
OTHER FORM VIA KAY Keh
CREATIVE FORMS(male) Kayes, ..
(female) Kelee, ..
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Keyes Xzavier (K.X.), ..
How popular is Keyes?
Keyes is an uncommon given name for men but a very popular last name for all people (#2079 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Which version is better?
Caius (#1356 VIA LATEST LIST) and Kay are the popular related forms of Keyes (OUTSIDE TOP 2000). These relations of Keyes reached the apex of their popularity in the 1930s and are somewhat less widespread today, with the version Kay becoming somewhat outmoded. (TOP BABY NAMES, 2018)
Similar Names
Keyes is alike in pronunciation to Kass and Kees. Other recommended sound-alike names are Amyes (see Amyas), Hayes▲, Kaye, Keats, Keder, Keen, Keer, Kerem, Keven▼, Kevis, Keye, Keyne, Klaes, Kye▲, Lewes, Mayes, Rees and Reyes. These names tend to be more commonly used than Keyes.
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