Byron vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #884
Total SSA Count: 272
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Casen Yadiel Harry Otis

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884

Semaj Rank #1,067

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Semaj more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Byron and Semaj mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Byron and Semaj boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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