Jakob vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Jakob Rank #1,123
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Semaj mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Jakob and Semaj boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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