Gender: Male
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Supplanter, He who Supplants, Sherlock
Pronunciation: SH EY M AH S
Popularity Rank: #68,425
The name Shamus is of Celtic origin and means Supplanter, He who Supplants, Sherlock. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shamus is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 31 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EY M AH S
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Shamus is recorded 394 times globally, ranking it as the 68,425th most common name worldwide.
Shamus is most prevalent in United States of America, with 119 occurrences, making it the 14,912th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Shamus is found among 1 in every 5959 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #14,912 | 1 : 15,203 |
| United Kingdom | #6,406 | 1 : 5,959 |
| Canada | #9,679 | 1 : 11,946 |
| Singapore | #9,972 | 1 : 21,730 |
| Saudi Arabia | #61,977 | 1 : 115,688 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shamus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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