Keanu vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Bruce Reese Garrett Scott

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Keanu Rank #634

Jefferson Rank #711

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keanu or Jefferson more popular?

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

What do Keanu and Jefferson mean?

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

Are Keanu and Jefferson boy or girl names?

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

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