Ricky vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Kartier Ray Wilson Quinton

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Keanu

Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #634
Total SSA Count: 442
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Ricky Rank #830

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricky or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Keanu mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ricky and Keanu boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.

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