Seamus Craddock

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Craddock — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Craddock 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 Craddock: Bantz J. Craddock, U.S. general Barbara Craddock, U.S. dancer and choreographer Billy "Crash" Craddock, U.S. country singer Brad Craddock, American footballer Charles Egbert Craddock, pen name of Mary N. Murfree (1850–1922), a U.S. fiction writer Charlotte Craddock, English field hockey player Darren Craddock, English footballer DeWayne Craddock, perpetrator of the 2019 Virginia Beach shooting Fred Craddock, Christian minister Harry Craddock, English bartender, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book Ian Craddock, British engineer Jody Craddock, English footballer John D. Craddock, U.S. 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: Craddock

English

Bantz J. Craddock, U.S. general Barbara Craddock, U.S. dancer and choreographer Billy "Crash" Craddock, U.S. country singer Brad Craddock, American footballer Charles Egbert Craddock, pen name of Mary N. Murfree (1850–1922), a U.S. fiction writer Charlotte Craddock, English field hockey player Darren Craddock, English footballer DeWayne Craddock, perpetrator of the 2019 Virginia Beach shooting Fred Craddock, Christian minister Harry Craddock, English bartender, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book Ian Craddock, British engineer Jody Craddock, English footballer John D. Craddock, U.S.

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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 Craddock

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 Craddock:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Craddock?
The surname Craddock originates from English. Bantz J. Craddock, U.S. general Barbara Craddock, U.S. dancer and choreographer Billy "Crash" Craddock, U.S. country singer Brad Craddock, American footballer Charles Egbert Craddock, pen name of Mary N. Murfree (1850–1922), a U.S. fiction writer Charlotte Craddock, English field hockey player Darren Craddock, English footballer DeWayne Craddock, perpetrator of the 2019 Virginia Beach shooting Fred Craddock, Christian minister Harry Craddock, English bartender, author of The Savoy Cocktail Book Ian Craddock, British engineer Jody Craddock, English footballer John D. Craddock, U.S.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Craddock?
The name Seamus Craddock combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Craddock originates from English.
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