James vs Seamus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Seamus Rank #1,444

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1444 for Seamus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Seamus ___

  • Seamus Patrick
  • Seamus Brendan
  • Seamus Declan
  • Seamus Finn
  • Seamus Ronan
  • Seamus James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Seamus

Declan Ronan Niamh Siobhan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Seamus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Seamus at #1444 in the United States.

What do James and Seamus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Seamus means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are James and Seamus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Seamus is primarily a boy name.

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