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Keanu

/kay-AH-noo/ MasculineHawaiian

Meaning

Keanu is a masculine name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the cool breeze”.

Keanu means the coolness in Hawaiian, traditionally understood as the cool mountain breeze, joining the article ke with anu, coolness. Actor Keanu Reeves, named for a Hawaiian great-uncle, single-handedly carried it to global recognition.

Entered the US boys' top 1000 in the 1990s on the strength of Keanu Reeves's fame.

Popularity in the United States

Boys

Ranked #648 in 2025 · peak #515 in 2020

Data: US Social Security Administration, top-1000 ranks.

At a glance

Origin
Hawaiian
Gender
Masculine
Pronounced
/kay-AH-noo/
Themes
SkyOcean

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Questions

  • Keanu is a masculine name of Hawaiian origin meaning “the cool breeze”. Keanu means the coolness in Hawaiian, traditionally understood as the cool mountain breeze, joining the article ke with anu, coolness.

  • Keanu is traditionally a masculine (boy) name. Entered the US boys' top 1000 in the 1990s on the strength of Keanu Reeves's fame.

  • The name Keanu comes from Hawaiian. Keanu means the coolness in Hawaiian, traditionally understood as the cool mountain breeze, joining the article ke with anu, coolness. Actor Keanu Reeves, named for a Hawaiian great-uncle, single-handedly carried it to global recognition.

  • Keanu is pronounced kay-AH-noo.

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