Seamus Cale

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Cale — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Cale 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 Cale: Cale J. Bradford, American judge Cale Boyter (born 1972), American film producer Cale Case (born 1958), American politician and economist Cale Conley (born 1992), American racing car driver Cale Dodds (born 1988), American country music artist Cale Fleury (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player Cale Gale (born 1985), American racing driver Cale Gundy (born 1972), American football player Cale James Holder (1912–1983), American judge Cale Hooker (born 1988), Australian football player Cale Hulse (born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player Cale Iorg (born 1985), American baseball player Cale Keable . 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: Cale

English

Cale J. Bradford, American judge Cale Boyter (born 1972), American film producer Cale Case (born 1958), American politician and economist Cale Conley (born 1992), American racing car driver Cale Dodds (born 1988), American country music artist Cale Fleury (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player Cale Gale (born 1985), American racing driver Cale Gundy (born 1972), American football player Cale James Holder (1912–1983), American judge Cale Hooker (born 1988), Australian football player Cale Hulse (born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player Cale Iorg (born 1985), American baseball player Cale Keable .

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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

Numerology

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

9
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Cale?
The surname Cale originates from English. Cale J. Bradford, American judge Cale Boyter (born 1972), American film producer Cale Case (born 1958), American politician and economist Cale Conley (born 1992), American racing car driver Cale Dodds (born 1988), American country music artist Cale Fleury (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player Cale Gale (born 1985), American racing driver Cale Gundy (born 1972), American football player Cale James Holder (1912–1983), American judge Cale Hooker (born 1988), Australian football player Cale Hulse (born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player Cale Iorg (born 1985), American baseball player Cale Keable .
What are the origins of the name Seamus Cale?
The name Seamus Cale combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Cale originates from English.
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