Kole vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kole

Boy #1,201 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,201
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Kole Rank #1,201
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1201 for Kole.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kole ___

  • Kole James
  • Kole Thomas
  • Kole Henry
  • Kole William
  • Kole Alexander
  • Kole Robert

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kole

Beau Chase Jace Brielle Avery

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kole or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Kole at #1201 in the United States.

What do Kole and Semaj mean?

Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Kole and Semaj boy or girl names?

Kole is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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