Cory vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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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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Cory Rank #1,097

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Semaj mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Cory and Semaj boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.