US Popularity Rank: 2896

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel

Seamus is a boy’s name of Irish origin with Hebrew roots. It translates to “supplanter” or “holder of the heel” and is the Irish equivalent of the name James. Timelessly popular worldwide, this name carries cultural pride. Seamus is a great way to pay tribute to your heritage but will serve as a handsome title no matter baby’s ancestry. The name is shared by Nobel-prize winning poet Seamus Heaney, as well as Harry Potter character Seamus Finnegan.