Marlon vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

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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

Marlon Rank #1,088
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlon ___

  • Marlon James
  • Marlon Anthony
  • Marlon Xavier
  • Marlon Dean
  • Marlon Lee
  • Marlon Wayne

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlon

Leon Vivian Stella Cleo Rex

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlon or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Semaj mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Marlon and Semaj boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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