BoyIrish origin

Seamus: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A beloved name meaning supplanter, rich in Irish heritage.

Origin
Irish
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1193
Peak
#735 in 2003

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1957: #299319571960: #304619601970: #227819701980: #133819801990: #128419902000: #82820002005: #77620052010: #87520102015: #94620152020: #11932020#1#3046

What Seamus Means

Seamus is a boy name of Irish origin. A beloved name meaning supplanter, rich in Irish heritage.

How Popular Seamus Is

Seamus currently ranks #1193 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #735 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Seamus

  • At its most popular, Seamus reached #735 in the U.S. in 2003.
  • Seamus is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Seamus is a name with Celtic Irish roots.

Names Like Seamus

Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Seamus

Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Seamus.

Questions About Seamus

What does Seamus mean?

Seamus is a boy name of Irish origin. A beloved name meaning supplanter, rich in Irish heritage.

How popular is Seamus?

Seamus currently ranks #1193 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #735 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Seamus come from?

Seamus comes from Irish roots. At its most popular, Seamus reached #735 in the U.S. in 2003.

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