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Semaj vs Gordon

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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Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Semaj Rank #1,067
Gordon Rank #1,090

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semaj or Gordon more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Semaj and Gordon mean?

Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Semaj and Gordon boy or girl names?

Semaj is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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