Seamas Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHAY-mas / ˈʃeɪ.məs

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: supplanter; Scottish: one who follows

Historical & Cultural Background

Seamas is the Irish form of James, which has biblical origins. The name has been popular in Ireland and Scotland for centuries. It is often associated with various saints, including Saint James, one of the apostles. The name has cultural significance in Irish literature and history.

Trend Summary

Seamas has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

SimeonSamsonSimonSullivanSilasSebastianSorenSantiago

Variants

  • Seamus

International Variants

  • Santiago (Spanish)
  • Jacques (French)
  • Giacomo (Italian)
  • Diego (Spanish)

Famous people named Seamas

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Fictional characters named Seamas

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Sibling Suggestions

SeanJamesJackJaimieJasper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Seamas was first seen in the United States in 2003. Seamas has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Seamas has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Seamas

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20035
20055