Joan vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #1,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James"

Origin: Modern American

American African American

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Joan Rank #1,014

Semaj Rank #1,067

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Is Joan or Semaj more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Joan and Semaj mean?

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

Are Joan and Semaj boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.