Denzel vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denzel

Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

African-American American Cornish/English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,036
Total SSA Count: 215
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Dillon Reginald Salvatore Dane

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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

Denzel Rank #1,036

Semaj Rank #1,067

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denzel or Semaj more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Denzel and Semaj mean?

Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Denzel and Semaj boy or girl names?

Denzel is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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