Brennan vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brennan

Boy #1,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Braonán, tearful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,058
Total SSA Count
207
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Benny

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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

Brennan Rank #1,058
Semaj Rank #1,067

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brennan ___

  • Brennan Patrick
  • Brennan James
  • Brennan Michael
  • Brennan Thomas
  • Brennan Sean
  • Brennan Finn

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brennan

Declan Ronan Callum Fionn Niamh

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brennan or Semaj more popular?

Brennan is more popular, ranked #1058 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Brennan and Semaj mean?

Brennan means "descendant of Braonán, tearful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Brennan and Semaj boy or girl names?

Brennan is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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