Brett vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,061
Total SSA Count: 205
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Wylie Seven Montgomery Korbin

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Brett Rank #1,061

Semaj Rank #1,067

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brett or Semaj more popular?

Brett is more popular, ranked #1061 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Brett and Semaj mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Brett and Semaj boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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