Keanu

Meaning of Keanu

It means "cool breeze" or "coolness."

Keanu has Hawaiian roots — browse every Hawaiian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Keanu

Keanu has cooled off, slipping to #649 in 2025, down from a peak of #514 in 2020.

Notable people named Keanu

• Keanu Reeves
  Actor in action movies
• Keanu Neal
  Professional American football player
• Keanu Baccus
  Professional soccer player
• Keanu Marsh-Brown
  Guyanese international footballer
• Keanu Asing
  Professional surfer

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Questions about the name Keanu

What does the name Keanu mean?

Keanu means it means "cool breeze" or "coolness.", and it comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Keanu a boy's or a girl's name?

Keanu is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Keanu?

In 2025, Keanu ranked #649 for boys, down from #632 the year before.

When was Keanu most popular?

Keanu peaked at #514 in 2020.