Seamus Burrow

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Burrow — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Burrow 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 Burrow: Andrew Burrow (born 1963), South African tennis player Bob Burrow (1934–2019), American basketball player Curtis Burrow, American football player Edward Burrow (priest) (1785–1861), English divine James Burrow (1701–1782), English legal reporter Jim Burrow (born 1953), American football player and coach Joe Burrow (born 1996), son of Jim; American football quarterback Jordan Burrow (born 1992), English footballer J. W. 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: Burrow

English

Andrew Burrow (born 1963), South African tennis player Bob Burrow (1934–2019), American basketball player Curtis Burrow, American football player Edward Burrow (priest) (1785–1861), English divine James Burrow (1701–1782), English legal reporter Jim Burrow (born 1953), American football player and coach Joe Burrow (born 1996), son of Jim; American football quarterback Jordan Burrow (born 1992), English footballer J. W.

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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 Burrow

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 Burrow:

4
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Burrow?
The surname Burrow originates from English. Andrew Burrow (born 1963), South African tennis player Bob Burrow (1934–2019), American basketball player Curtis Burrow, American football player Edward Burrow (priest) (1785–1861), English divine James Burrow (1701–1782), English legal reporter Jim Burrow (born 1953), American football player and coach Joe Burrow (born 1996), son of Jim; American football quarterback Jordan Burrow (born 1992), English footballer J. W.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Burrow?
The name Seamus Burrow combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Burrow originates from English.
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