Seamus

Meaning of Seamus

Seamus is the Irish version of the name James, which means "supplanter," or one who takes the place of another.

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Popularity of Seamus

After ranking as high as #735 in 2003, Seamus has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Seamus

• Seamus Heaney
  Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet
• Seamus Dever
  American actor (Castle)
• Séamus Coleman
  Irish professional footballer
• Seamus McGarvey
  Irish cinematographer
• Seamus Haji
  British house music DJ

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Questions about the name Seamus

What does the name Seamus mean?

Seamus means seamus is the irish version of the name james, which means "supplanter," or one who takes the place of another, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Seamus a boy's or a girl's name?

Seamus is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Seamus?

Seamus did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Seamus most popular?

Seamus peaked at #735 in 2003.