Keanu vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Keanu Rank #634

Sam Rank #652

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Keanu or Sam more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Keanu and Sam mean?

Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keanu and Sam boy or girl names?

Keanu is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.