Seamus Eldred

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Eldred — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Eldred 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 Eldred: Arthur Rose Eldred (1895–1951), American businessman and the first Eagle Scout Brad Eldred (born 1980), American baseball player Brick Eldred (1892–1976), American baseball player Cal Eldred (born 1967), American baseball player Dale Eldred (1933–1993), American sculptor Eric Eldred (born 1943), American businessman and plaintiff in the 2003 court case, Eldred v. Ashcroft Foss O. 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: Eldred

English

Arthur Rose Eldred (1895–1951), American businessman and the first Eagle Scout Brad Eldred (born 1980), American baseball player Brick Eldred (1892–1976), American baseball player Cal Eldred (born 1967), American baseball player Dale Eldred (1933–1993), American sculptor Eric Eldred (born 1943), American businessman and plaintiff in the 2003 court case, Eldred v. Ashcroft Foss O.

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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 Eldred:

9
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Eldred?
The surname Eldred originates from English. Arthur Rose Eldred (1895–1951), American businessman and the first Eagle Scout Brad Eldred (born 1980), American baseball player Brick Eldred (1892–1976), American baseball player Cal Eldred (born 1967), American baseball player Dale Eldred (1933–1993), American sculptor Eric Eldred (born 1943), American businessman and plaintiff in the 2003 court case, Eldred v. Ashcroft Foss O.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Eldred?
The name Seamus Eldred combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Eldred originates from English.
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