Van vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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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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Van Rank #909

Semaj Rank #1,067

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Is Van or Semaj more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Van and Semaj mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Van and Semaj boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.