Sam vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Sam Rank #652

Keanu Rank #634

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

Is Sam or Keanu more popular?

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

What do Sam and Keanu mean?

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

Are Sam and Keanu boy or girl names?

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