What does the name Seamus mean?

The name Seamus means "Supplanter".

What is the origin of the name Seamus?

Seamus is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 125 babies were named Seamus in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Seamus is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Irish

Births Last Year: 125 ↘

All-Time Total: 7,656

Peak Year: 2008

Seamus is an Irish name derived from the Latin name Jacobus, which means "supplanter."

Boy names closely related to Seamus

Eamon Cormac Conor Cillian Francis Cian Brendan Colin

Girl names closely related to Seamus

Maeve Fiona Bridget Shea Saoirse Althea Theresa Livia

Names with similar meaning to Seamus

Coby Jacob Jacoby Jaime Jaimie Jakob Jakobe Jakub

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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