Percy vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,256
Total SSA Count: 157
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Canaan Howard Landry Linus

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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

Percy Rank #1,256

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1256 for Percy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Semaj mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Percy and Semaj boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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