Seamus Baum

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Baum — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Baum 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 Baum: Andreas Baum (born 1978), German politician Bernie Baum (1929–1993), American songwriter Bruce Baum (born 1952), American comedian Carl Edward Baum (1940–2010), American electrical engineer Carol Baum, American film producer Christina Baum (born 1956), German politician Dale Baum, (born 1943), American historian and professor Dan Baum (1956–2020), American journalist and writer Edgar Schofield Baum (1916–2006), American artist, physician, and WW2 combat medical officer Fran Baum, Australian social scientist Frank Baum (footballer) (born 1956), German footballer Frank Joslyn Baum (1883–1958), A. 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: Baum

English

Andreas Baum (born 1978), German politician Bernie Baum (1929–1993), American songwriter Bruce Baum (born 1952), American comedian Carl Edward Baum (1940–2010), American electrical engineer Carol Baum, American film producer Christina Baum (born 1956), German politician Dale Baum, (born 1943), American historian and professor Dan Baum (1956–2020), American journalist and writer Edgar Schofield Baum (1916–2006), American artist, physician, and WW2 combat medical officer Fran Baum, Australian social scientist Frank Baum (footballer) (born 1956), German footballer Frank Joslyn Baum (1883–1958), A.

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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 Baum

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 Baum:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Baum?
The surname Baum originates from English. Andreas Baum (born 1978), German politician Bernie Baum (1929–1993), American songwriter Bruce Baum (born 1952), American comedian Carl Edward Baum (1940–2010), American electrical engineer Carol Baum, American film producer Christina Baum (born 1956), German politician Dale Baum, (born 1943), American historian and professor Dan Baum (1956–2020), American journalist and writer Edgar Schofield Baum (1916–2006), American artist, physician, and WW2 combat medical officer Fran Baum, Australian social scientist Frank Baum (footballer) (born 1956), German footballer Frank Joslyn Baum (1883–1958), A.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Baum?
The name Seamus Baum combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Baum originates from English.
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