Julian vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jules, Juli

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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

Julian Rank #30
Semaj Rank #1,067

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julian ___

  • Julian James
  • Julian Alexander
  • Julian Michael
  • Julian Thomas
  • Julian Charles
  • Julian Edward

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julian

Sebastian Sophia Adrian Vivienne Felix

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Semaj more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Julian and Semaj mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Julian and Semaj boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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