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Alaric vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaric

Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Gothic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,111
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Semaj

Boy #1,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,067
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaric Rank #1,111
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1111 for Alaric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaric or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Alaric at #1111 in the United States.

What do Alaric and Semaj mean?

Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Alaric and Semaj boy or girl names?

Alaric is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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