76%RatingSave Gender Masculine & Feminine Usage Hawaiian Pronounced Pron. /ke.ˈa.nu/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "the cool breeze" from Hawaiian ke, a definite article, and anu "coolness". This name is now associated with Canadian actor Keanu Reeves (1964-). Related Names Rootska + anuUser SubmissionKeānu PopularityDetails Last ranked #640 in 2022 England and Wales Last ranked #96 in 1995 New Zealand Last ranked #536 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details modern natural wholesome strong refined strange Categories air, cold, colors, footballers, isograms, modern Dutch, modern English, Squishmallows, surfers, teen idols, top 10 in Hawaii, top 10 in Hawaii - 2008, weather, wind