What does Seamus mean?
Seamus means “supplanter”.
Seamus is a form of James. It shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with that name. Through James, it has a biblical connection.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Seamus yet.
How popular is Seamus?
United States · 2025Explore how often Seamus is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,280 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Seamus
- 154 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 23.2% More than 2024
Seamus over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,280 | 154 |
| 2024 | Boys | #1,457 | 125 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,366 | 137 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,319 | 143 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,223 | 158 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,195 | 161 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,046 | 197 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,106 | 178 |
| 2017 | Boys | #979 | 211 |
| 2016 | Boys | #953 | 218 |
| 2015 | Boys | #946 | 221 |
| 2014 | Boys | #903 | 239 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Seamus
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James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Seamus.
Jacob
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Seamus.
Thiago
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Seamus.
Jake
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Seamus.
Jamie
Unisex- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Seamus.
Jimmy
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares the recorded meaning “supplanter” with Seamus.
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