Boy name · Hebrew
Seamus
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: supplanter, holder of the heelSeamus is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "supplanter, holder of the heel". It is used in Irish.
- Meaning
- Supplanter, holder of the heel
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- SHAY-mus
Meaning and origin of Seamus
As a boy's name, Seamus comes from Hebrew and means "supplanter, holder of the heel". It is used in Irish. In Irish it is spelled Séamus.
Say it SHAY-mus. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Seamus on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Seamus on 4 lists.
“The Irish form, warm and full of character”
From Nicknames for James, james in other languages
“Supplanter, holder of the heel; Hebrew. Irish form of James. Say SHAY-mus”
From Classic boy names, classic Irish, Scottish and Welsh boy names
“Irish form of James: holder of the heel, supplanter. Say SHAY-mus.”
From Irish boy names, irish male names: Irish forms of classic names
“Supplanter, holder of the heel; Hebrew. Irish form of James. Say SHAY-mus”
From Old man names, grandpa names from around the world
How popular is Seamus?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,280
- 154 babies, 90 per million boys
- Best rank
- #735 in 2003
- Most babies: 298 in 2008
- Babies since 1957
- At least 7,809
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 1 per million |
| 1960s | 6 per million |
| 1970s | 20 per million |
| 1980s | 27 per million |
| 1990s | 64 per million |
| 2000s | 123 per million |
| 2010s | 121 per million |
| 2020s | 85 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #953 | #979 | #1,106 | #1,046 | #1,195 | #1,223 | #1,319 | #1,366 | #1,457 | #1,280 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Seamus
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- GiacomoSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- HamishSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- IakovosSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JacobSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JacopoSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JacquesSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JakobSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JakubSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JamesSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- JamieSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, unisex)
- JimmySupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- KimoSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Seamus
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- ShamsSun (Arabic, unisex)
- SeumasSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- JacquelineSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, girl)
- AkivaFrom Yaakov, holder of the heel (Aramaic, boy)
- IakopaSupplanter (Hebrew, boy)
- JackieSupplanter (Hebrew, girl)
- Jacques-YvesSupplanter, plus yew tree (Hebrew and Germanic, boy)
- JamesinaSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, girl)
- Jean-JacquesGod is gracious, plus supplanter (Hebrew, boy)
- TiagoSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- YaakovSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
- YakovSupplanter, holder of the heel (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Seamus
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
Seamus: common questions
What does the name Seamus mean?
Seamus comes from Hebrew and means "supplanter, holder of the heel".
Is Seamus a boy or girl name?
Seamus is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Seamus come from?
Seamus comes from Hebrew and means "supplanter, holder of the heel". Today it is used in Irish.
How do you pronounce Seamus?
Say SHAY-mus. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Seamus?
Seamus ranked #1,280 in the US in 2025, with 154 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Seamus?
Forms of Seamus with the same meaning and origin include Giacomo (Italian), Hamish (Scottish), Iakovos (Greek), Jacob (English) and Jacopo (Italian).
What middle names go with Seamus?
Middle names that flow well with Seamus include Ethan, Finn, Glenn, Luke and Paul. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.