Ray vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Ray Rank #777

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Keanu mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ray and Keanu boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.