Lee vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Keanu mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Lee and Keanu boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.