Genesis vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genesis

Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

American Latino Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,149
Total SSA Count: 182
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Zephyr Jadiel Yeshua Reginald

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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

Genesis Rank #1,149

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Genesis and Semaj mean?

Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Genesis and Semaj boy or girl names?

Genesis is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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