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Shaymus

SHAY-mus

Shaymus is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Shaymus is an Anglicized spelling of Séamus, the Irish form of James, meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew.”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Shaymus Means

Shaymus is an Anglicized spelling of Séamus, the Irish form of James, meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew.

The Story of Shaymus

What if the name destined for your son is an ancient Irish form of a name meaning 'supplanter'?

Shaymus is the Anglicized spelling of Séamus, the Irish form of James. Its roots trace back to the Hebrew 'Yaakov,' meaning 'supplanter.' This name journeyed from ancient Hebrew to Irish soil before finding its place in modern usage, first recorded in the mid-1990s.

For your son, you imagine a life filled with connection and warmth. Shaymus carries a friendly, outgoing spirit, suggesting a natural ability to connect with others and build lasting relationships.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#12 in 2006

Total Births

80

First Recorded

1995

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