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Jon vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Jon Rank #893
Semaj Rank #1,067

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Semaj more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Jon and Semaj mean?

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

Are Jon and Semaj boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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