Mathew vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #941
Total SSA Count: 244
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

Mathew Rank #941

Semaj Rank #1,067

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Semaj more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Semaj mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Mathew and Semaj boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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