Keanu

Keanu is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 442 boys in the United States.

Keanu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Keanu

Keanu belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Keanu first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #514 in 2020, and in 2024 442 babies received the name — 8,264 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keanu in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#514 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Keanu in 2024
442
Total since 1880
8,264

Keanu in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#496 in 2020
Babies named Keanu in 2025
40
Total since 1996
1,046

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keanu mean?

The meaning of Keanu is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Keanu a boy or girl name?

Keanu is a boy name. In 2024, 442 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Keanu?

Keanu comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Keanu?

Keanu first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #514 in 2020, and 442 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].