Shawn vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Shawn Rank #639

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Keanu mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Shawn and Keanu boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.