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Seager

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-gər /ˈsi.ɡər/High

Meaning: From an English surname, from Old English Sæger — sae, 'sea', plus gar, 'spear' — 'sea spear/victorious'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sea-spear strong: Seager is the English surname from 'sea' plus 'spear' — rugged, nautical, and bold (a sound-cousin of rocker Bob Seger). Crisp and storied.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname, from Old English Sæger — sae, 'sea', plus gar, 'spear' — 'sea spear/victorious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5014 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 140

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Seager comes from an English surname, from Old English Sæger — sae, 'sea', plus gar, 'spear' — 'sea spear, victorious at sea'. A rugged, nautical surname-name, it carries seafaring strength.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, sea-spear at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Seager comes from Old English Sæger — 'sea' plus 'spear' — a name of seafaring strength; it's a sound-cousin of musician Bob Seger.
Overall data confidence 75%
Surname references — Seager — etymology

Variations

SegerSeegerSegar

Nicknames

Sea

Famous Bearers

  • ★Corey Seager (1994-)
    American professional baseball shortstop, two-time World Series champion and MVP with the LA Dodgers and Texas Rangers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seager mean?

Seager is from Old English 'sea' plus 'spear' — 'sea spear, victorious at sea'.

How do you pronounce Seager?

It's said SEE-gər /ˈsi.ɡər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seager a boy or girl name?

Seager is a boy's name.

How popular is Seager?

Seager is a rare name in the U.S.

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