Keanu vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Keanu Rank #634

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #634 for Keanu.

Is Keanu or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Keanu at #634 in the United States.

What do Keanu and Rio mean?

Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Keanu and Rio boy or girl names?

Keanu is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.