Wiley vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Wiley Rank #1,162

Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Wiley or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Semaj mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Wiley and Semaj boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.