Semaj vs Theodore

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

Semaj Rank #1,067
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1067 for Semaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Semaj ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Semaj

Amari Jaylen Zion Naomi Destiny

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Semaj or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Semaj at #1067 in the United States.

What do Semaj and Theodore mean?

Semaj means "James reversed — an ananym honoring the name James" (Modern American origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Semaj and Theodore boy or girl names?

Semaj is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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