Kendall vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendall

Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,232
Total SSA Count: 162
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

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Popularity Comparison

Kendall Rank #1,232

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendall or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Kendall and Semaj mean?

Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Kendall and Semaj boy or girl names?

Kendall is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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