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Sheamus

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAY-mus /ˈʃeɪ.məs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Irish Seamus, itself the Irish form of James — from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows.' Warm and Celtic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Irish name: Sheamus is a form of Seamus/James, 'supplanter' (said 'SHAY-mus'). Celtic and friendly.
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Origin MediumIrish, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of the Irish Seamus, itself the Irish form of James — from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows.' Warm and Celtic.
U.S. rank (2025)#11784 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 541

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419812025

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

Sheamus is a variant of the Irish Seamus, the Irish James (from Jacob, 'supplanter'). It reads warm and Celtic — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'SHAY-mus').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Seamus. Rare, Celtic, and friendly.

Did you know? Sheamus spells the Irish Seamus — the Irish form of James, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows' — a warm, friendly Celtic take on a timeless classic (said 'SHAY-mus').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sheamus — Irish Seamus/James; from Jacob 'supplanter'

Variations

SeamusShamusSéamus

Nicknames

ShayMus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheamus mean?

Sheamus is a form of Seamus, the Irish James, from Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows.'

How do you pronounce Sheamus?

It's said SHAY-mus /ˈʃeɪ.məs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sheamus a boy or girl name?

Sheamus is a boy's name.

How popular is Sheamus?

Sheamus is a rare name in the U.S.

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