Mattison vs Semaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mattison Rank #6,497
Semaj Rank #1,067

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 vs #6497 for Mattison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mattison ___

  • Mattison Grace
  • Mattison Jo
  • Mattison Lee
  • Mattison Paige
  • Mattison Quinn

Semaj ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mattison

Addison Emerson Greyson Hadley Benson

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mattison or Semaj more popular?

Semaj is more popular, ranked #1067 compared to Mattison at #6497 in the United States.

What do Mattison and Semaj mean?

Mattison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin). Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin).

Are Mattison and Semaj boy or girl names?

Mattison is primarily a girl name. Semaj is primarily a boy name.

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