Flynn vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#738
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #738 for Flynn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Keanu mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Flynn and Keanu boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.

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