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Semaj vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Semaj Rank #1,067
Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semaj or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Semaj and Alec mean?

Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Semaj and Alec boy or girl names?

Semaj is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.

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