Brendan vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny

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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
Nicknames
Sem, Maj

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Popularity Comparison

Brendan Rank #1,013
Semaj Rank #1,067

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendan ___

  • Brendan James
  • Brendan Patrick
  • Brendan Michael
  • Brendan Thomas
  • Brendan John
  • Brendan Paul

Semaj ___

  • Semaj James
  • Semaj Ray
  • Semaj Deon
  • Semaj Andre
  • Semaj Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendan or Semaj more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Semaj mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Brendan and Semaj boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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