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Seamas
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- Name
- Seamas
- Gender
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- Origin
- Originating from Irish
- Syllables
- 2
Séamas is the Irish variant of the name James.
What does the name Seamas mean?
The name Séamas represents the Irish equivalent of James.
Where does the name Seamas come from?
Originating from Irish
How do you pronounce Seamas?
Seamas is pronounced like 'Shay-mas'.
Popularity
In Germany, Seamas is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2012 when it stood at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, Seamas has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Famous people
- Seamas Dall Mac Cuarta (poet from Ireland)
Frequently asked questions about the name Seamas
What does the name Seamas mean?
The name Seamas is the Irish variant of James and means 'the heel holder' or 'the one who follows'.
Where does the name Seamas come from?
Seamas has its roots in Irish and is deeply embedded in Irish culture.
How popular is the name Seamas?
Seamas is quite popular in Ireland but has a lower prevalence internationally, making it a unique and extraordinary name.