Sheamus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sheamus
Sheamus is the Irish form of James, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob) meaning "supplanter," filtered through Latin (Iacobus) and Old French.
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Etymology
Sheamus is the Irish form of James, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob) meaning "supplanter," filtered through Latin (Iacobus) and Old French. The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with strong historical ties to Irish Catholic tradition and the medieval veneration of Saint James.
Sheamus currently ranks #11,784 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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