Seamus Guyer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Guyer — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Guyer 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 Guyer: Adolf Guyer-Zeller (1839–1899), Swiss entrepreneur Brandon Guyer (born 1986), American baseball player Charlie Guyer (1909–1977), Australian football player Cindy Guyer (born 1961), American model and actress Denis Guyer (born 1966), American politician Gino Guyer (born 1983), American ice hockey player Gordon Guyer (born 1926), American academic administrator from Michigan Irving Guyer (1916–2012), American painter Jane I. 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: Guyer

English

Adolf Guyer-Zeller (1839–1899), Swiss entrepreneur Brandon Guyer (born 1986), American baseball player Charlie Guyer (1909–1977), Australian football player Cindy Guyer (born 1961), American model and actress Denis Guyer (born 1966), American politician Gino Guyer (born 1983), American ice hockey player Gordon Guyer (born 1926), American academic administrator from Michigan Irving Guyer (1916–2012), American painter Jane I.

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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 Guyer

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 Guyer:

1
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Guyer?
The surname Guyer originates from English. Adolf Guyer-Zeller (1839–1899), Swiss entrepreneur Brandon Guyer (born 1986), American baseball player Charlie Guyer (1909–1977), Australian football player Cindy Guyer (born 1961), American model and actress Denis Guyer (born 1966), American politician Gino Guyer (born 1983), American ice hockey player Gordon Guyer (born 1926), American academic administrator from Michigan Irving Guyer (1916–2012), American painter Jane I.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Guyer?
The name Seamus Guyer combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Guyer originates from English.
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