Meaning: Irish form of James; ultimate derivation disputed
The story
Séamus is the Irish form of James, belonging to the Jacob family. The biblical heel-holder explanation and the proposed may God protect derivation should remain distinct.
Nicknames
- Shay
Spellings & variants
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Séamus comes from Irish.
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