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Shamus

Anglicized spelling of Séamus

"supplanter"

Brynn McKeon

By Brynn McKeon

Updated Thu Feb 05 2026

Shamus Origin and Meaning

Variation of James

Famous People Named Shamus
The name Shamus in Pop Culture

Famous People Named Shamus

James "Shamus" Culhane
American animator, director, and producer
(William) Shamus O’Brien
Scottish,American soccer player

The name Shamus in Pop Culture

Shamus McCoy
main character in 1973 film "Shamus"

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