Seamus
Meaning
"supplanter"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,444
- Total SSA Count
- 125
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Shay
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"supplanter"
Origin: Hebrew via Irish
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1444 for Seamus.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Seamus at #1444 in the United States.
Seamus means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Seamus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.