Fisher vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fisher

Boy #900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fisherman"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#900
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fish

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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

Fisher Rank #900
Semaj Rank #1,067

Fisher is more popular, ranked #900 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fisher ___

  • Fisher James
  • Fisher Lee
  • Fisher Grant
  • Fisher Cole
  • Fisher Wade
  • Fisher Blake

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fisher

Hunter Scout River Brooks Ivy

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fisher or Semaj more popular?

Fisher is more popular, ranked #900 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Fisher and Semaj mean?

Fisher means "fisherman" (Old English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Fisher and Semaj boy or girl names?

Fisher is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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