Alec vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #1,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James"

Origin: Modern American

American African American

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Alec Rank #880

Semaj Rank #1,067

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Is Alec or Semaj more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Alec and Semaj mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Alec and Semaj boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.