Kemper vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kemper

Boy #4,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, champion fighter"

Origin: Middle English/Dutch kemper

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kemp, Kem

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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

Kemper Rank #4,269
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #4269 for Kemper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kemper ___

  • Kemper James
  • Kemper Cole
  • Kemper Lee
  • Kemper Grant
  • Kemper Reid
  • Kemper Dean

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kemper

Cooper Carter Harper Sloane Tucker

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kemper or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Kemper at #4269 in the United States.

What do Kemper and Semaj mean?

Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Kemper and Semaj boy or girl names?

Kemper is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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