Keanu vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#602
Total SSA Count
473
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keanu Rank #634
Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #634 for Keanu.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keanu ___

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

Shane ___

  • Shane Michael
  • Shane Patrick
  • Shane James
  • Shane Ryan
  • Shane Thomas
  • Shane Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keanu

Kai Leilani Aloha Noa Zane

If you choose Shane

Colleen Brigid Siobhan Declan Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keanu or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Keanu at #634 in the United States.

What do Keanu and Shane mean?

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

Are Keanu and Shane boy or girl names?

Keanu is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.

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