Keanu vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keanu

Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Keanu Rank #634

Erik Rank #477

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

Is Keanu or Erik more popular?

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

What do Keanu and Erik mean?

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

Are Keanu and Erik boy or girl names?

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