Keanu vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Keanu Rank #634

Nelson Rank #778

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Keanu or Nelson more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Keanu and Nelson mean?

Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Keanu and Nelson boy or girl names?

Keanu is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.