Seamus Avalos

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Avalos — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Avalos is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Seamus is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known. The surname Avalos: Cristiano Ávalos dos Passos (born 1977), Brazilian footballer Enrique Tovar Ávalos, Mexican film director Fernando Horácio Ávalos (born 1978), Argentine footballer John Avalos (born 1964), American politician Johnny Avalos (born 1986), American serial killer Jorge Ramos Ávalos (born 1958), Mexican-American journalist and author José Vicente Rangel Ávalos, the mayor of Sucre Municipality in Venezuela Juan de Ávalos (1911–2006), Spanish sculptor Luis Ávalos (1946–2014), Cuban actor Víctor Hugo Ávalos (1971–2009), Paraguayan footballer The d'Ávalos were prominent in Renaissance Italy : Fernando d. Seamus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 160K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Seamus reached peak popularity in the 1960s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Seamus

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known.

Surname: Avalos

Spanish

Cristiano Ávalos dos Passos (born 1977), Brazilian footballer Enrique Tovar Ávalos, Mexican film director Fernando Horácio Ávalos (born 1978), Argentine footballer John Avalos (born 1964), American politician Johnny Avalos (born 1986), American serial killer Jorge Ramos Ávalos (born 1958), Mexican-American journalist and author José Vicente Rangel Ávalos, the mayor of Sucre Municipality in Venezuela Juan de Ávalos (1911–2006), Spanish sculptor Luis Ávalos (1946–2014), Cuban actor Víctor Hugo Ávalos (1971–2009), Paraguayan footballer The d'Ávalos were prominent in Renaissance Italy : Fernando d.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Seamus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 60%
United Kingdom 27%
United States 13%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Seamus by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Seamus has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • James
  • Séamus
  • Shamus

Notable People Named Seamus Avalos

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Seamus Avalos:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Seamus?
The first name Seamus originates from Hebrew. Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known.
When was Seamus most popular?
The name Seamus reached its peak popularity during the 1960s.
What is the origin of the surname Avalos?
The surname Avalos originates from Spanish. Cristiano Ávalos dos Passos (born 1977), Brazilian footballer Enrique Tovar Ávalos, Mexican film director Fernando Horácio Ávalos (born 1978), Argentine footballer John Avalos (born 1964), American politician Johnny Avalos (born 1986), American serial killer Jorge Ramos Ávalos (born 1958), Mexican-American journalist and author José Vicente Rangel Ávalos, the mayor of Sucre Municipality in Venezuela Juan de Ávalos (1911–2006), Spanish sculptor Luis Ávalos (1946–2014), Cuban actor Víctor Hugo Ávalos (1971–2009), Paraguayan footballer The d'Ávalos were prominent in Renaissance Italy : Fernando d.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Avalos?
The name Seamus Avalos combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Avalos originates from Spanish.
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