Jefferson vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Major Wylder Zev Casen

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Keanu mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jefferson and Keanu boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.

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