Shamus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Shamus \

. Variant of Seamus, the Irish form of James (Hebrew) "he who supplants".

For more information, see also the related name Jacob.

Similar baby names are Beamus, Seumus, Shamir and Shays.

Shamus is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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