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Seamus

Seamus ranks #290 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 140 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #356 among boy cat names.
Seamus's popularity trend

Seamus's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2011.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
140
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#290
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+23
2020 → 2025
Gender split
98% boys
2% girls98% boys
What does Seamus mean?
/ˈʃeɪməs/2 syllablesOrigin: Irish

Seamus is the Irish form of James, itself derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob) by way of Latin and Greek. Jacob's own meaning is debated among scholars, with 'may God protect' and 'holder of the heel' both commonly cited.

Seamus has an unmistakably Irish charm, playful to say and full of character. It suits a pet with personality to spare, the kind who feels like a familiar old friend from day one.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Seamus shows up

Seamus's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

ProspectAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%

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Irish Dog Names