Harold vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #991
Total SSA Count: 227
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Lyam Vance Rohan Jerry

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991

Semaj Rank #1,067

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Semaj more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Harold and Semaj mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Harold and Semaj boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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