Gordon vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,090
Total SSA Count: 199
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Randy Noble Maxton Fox

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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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Scottie Kasey Darian Justice

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Semaj mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Gordon and Semaj boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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