Foster vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,077
Total SSA Count: 202
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kenan Jericho Darian

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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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Neythan Halo Blaise Foster

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Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1077 for Foster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Foster and Semaj mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Foster and Semaj boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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