Keanu
Keanu is a boys' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “cool breeze over the mountains.” It ranked #649 in the United States in 2025. Keanu is a Hawaiian name meaning 'cool breeze over the mountains,' evoking the refreshing trade winds that flow across…
how do you pronounce Keanu?
kee-AH-noo
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what does Keanu mean?
The name Keanu means “cool breeze over the mountains.” It comes from the Hawaiian language tradition.
Keanu is a Hawaiian name meaning 'cool breeze over the mountains,' evoking the refreshing trade winds that flow across Hawaii's volcanic peaks. The name became internationally famous through actor Keanu Reeves, who was born in Beirut to a Hawaiian-Chinese father.
where does the name Keanu come from?
Wiktionary glosses Keanu around the sense of coolness, noting that coolness functions as a symbol of happiness and romance in Hawaii's warm climate; the specific over the mountains element in the existing gloss is not confirmed by anything retrieved here, only the general coolness sense is given. Wiktionary adds that the name, or its root, is also used as a short form for compound given names that begin the same way.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #649 |
| 2024 | #632 |
| 2023 | #538 |
| 2022 | #591 |
| 2021 | #532 |
| 2020 | #515 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Keanu?
- Keanu Reeves (Canadian actor)
- Keanu Neal (American NFL player)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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