Noah vs Seamus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seamus

Boy #1,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,444
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Seamus Rank #1,444

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1444 for Seamus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Seamus

Declan Ronan Niamh Siobhan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Seamus more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Seamus at #1444 in the United States.

What do Noah and Seamus mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Seamus means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Noah and Seamus boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Seamus is primarily a boy name.

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