Jamie vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamie

Boy #625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#625
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
J

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Kea, K

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jamie Rank #625
Keanu Rank #634

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 vs #634 for Keanu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamie ___

  • Jamie Lee
  • Jamie Scott
  • Jamie Alexander
  • Jamie Thomas
  • Jamie Michael

Keanu ___

  • Keanu James
  • Keanu Michael
  • Keanu Lee
  • Keanu Thomas
  • Keanu Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamie

Taylor Jordan Casey Riley Alex

If you choose Keanu

Kai Leilani Aloha Noa Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamie or Keanu more popular?

Jamie is more popular, ranked #625 compared to Keanu at #634 in the United States.

What do Jamie and Keanu mean?

Jamie means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jamie and Keanu boy or girl names?

Jamie is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.

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