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Gio vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gio Rank #1,163
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1163 for Gio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gio or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Gio at #1163 in the United States.

What do Gio and Semaj mean?

Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Gio and Semaj boy or girl names?

Gio is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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