Séamus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Séamus is derived from the Irish name “Seamas” or “Shamus”. Its meaning is “supplanter” or “he who replaces”. It is an Irish variant of the name “James” and is considered to be a common name in Ireland.
Pronunciation
SHEH-məs
Shay-mus
Popularity
Séamus is most popular in Ireland, where it is one of the top 100 names for boys. It is less commonly used in other countries, but is still occasionally chosen by parents who want a traditional Irish name.

cartoon of the name Séamus
Cartoon of Séamus

Séamus Name meanings & History

The name Séamus is derived from the Irish name “Seamas” or “Shamus”. Its meaning is “supplanter” or “he who replaces”. It is an Irish variant of the name “James” and is considered to be a common name in Ireland. Irish form of James. Séamus is a traditional Irish name that is often used to honor family members or as a nod to Irish heritage. It is a popular name for boys in Ireland and is sometimes chosen as a unique, yet classic name for boys in other countries.

Zodiac Sign of Séamus: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Séamus:

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Security,Social Standing,Sex,Success,Status

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven,Expressive

A: Action,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative

M: Manipulative,Mother,Maternal,Memory,Memorabilia,Mommy,Mushy

U: Unity,Undermining,Universality,Understanding,Utopia

Séamus is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Séamus include Séamus Heaney, an Irish poet and playwright, Séamus O’Malley, an Irish Fianna Fáil politician, and Séamus Moran, an Irish hurler.

Related Names to Séamus

James, Jamie, Jacob, Jack, Jim, Seamus, Shamus