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Clay vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Keanu

Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#634
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Keanu Rank #634

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #634 for Keanu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Keanu more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Keanu at #634 in the United States.

What do Clay and Keanu mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Clay and Keanu boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.

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