Melvin vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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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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Melvin Rank #876

Semaj Rank #1,067

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Is Melvin or Semaj more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Melvin and Semaj mean?

Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Melvin and Semaj boy or girl names?

Melvin is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.