Shepard vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shepard

Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #942
Total SSA Count: 244
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Alexande Jasiel Nelson Avi

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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

Shepard Rank #942

Semaj Rank #1,067

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shepard or Semaj more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Shepard and Semaj mean?

Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Shepard and Semaj boy or girl names?

Shepard is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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