Bryant vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryant

Boy #1,176 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,176
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bry

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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

Bryant Rank #1,176
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1176 for Bryant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bryant ___

  • Bryant James
  • Bryant Lee
  • Bryant Michael
  • Bryant David
  • Bryant Thomas
  • Bryant Scott

Semaj ___

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

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If you choose Bryant

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If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryant or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Bryant at #1176 in the United States.

What do Bryant and Semaj mean?

Bryant means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Celtic origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Bryant and Semaj boy or girl names?

Bryant is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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