Erik vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Erik Rank #477

Keanu Rank #634

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #634 for Keanu.

Is Erik or Keanu more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Keanu at #634 in the United States.

What do Erik and Keanu mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Erik and Keanu boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.