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Seymour

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEE-mor /ˈsiː.mɔːr/Medium

Meaning: From the English/Norman surname Seymour, from Saint-Maur (a place in France; Maur, 'a Moor; dark'). A noble surname carried into first-name use; distinguished and vintage.Low

In 30 seconds: A distinguished old name: Seymour comes from Saint-Maur, a Norman place (said 'SEE-mor'). Vintage and stately.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Norman
MeaningFrom the English/Norman surname Seymour, from Saint-Maur (a place in France; Maur, 'a Moor; dark'). A noble surname carried into first-name use; distinguished and vintage.
U.S. rank (2024)#10707 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,102

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802024

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

Seymour is an English/Norman surname, from Saint-Maur (Maur, 'a Moor; dark'), borne by a prominent noble family. Turned given name, it reads stately and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'SEE-mor').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records now, more common in earlier generations. Rare, vintage, and stately.

Did you know? Seymour comes from the Norman surname of Saint-Maur — a place in France — carried by an English noble family, giving it a distinguished, vintage air (said 'SEE-mor').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Seymour — English/Norman surname; from Saint-Maur

Variations

SeymoreSeamourSeymur

Nicknames

SeyMorey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seymour mean?

Seymour is an English/Norman surname from Saint-Maur, a place in France; a noble surname turned first name.

How do you pronounce Seymour?

It's said SEE-mor /ˈsiː.mɔːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seymour a boy or girl name?

Seymour is a boy's name.

How popular is Seymour?

Seymour is a rare name in the U.S.

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