Seymour
Seymour: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːmɔː(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Seymour
Root meaning: “Saint Maurus”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Norman surname from a place in Normandy, from Old French Saint-Maur, from Late Latin Sanctus Maurus (“Saint Maurus”). The name is cognate to Murry and Maurice.
How popular is Seymour?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 13,112 boys in the U.S. have been named Seymour (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5334 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #182 in 1924. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Seymour FAQ
What does the name Seymour mean?
Seymour traces back to a root meaning "Saint Maurus". A male given name transferred from the surname. From a Norman surname from a place in Normandy, from Old French Saint-Maur, from Late Latin Sanctus Maurus (“Saint Maurus”). The name is cognate to Murry and Maurice.
What is the origin of the name Seymour?
Seymour is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Seymour?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 13,112 boys in the U.S. have been named Seymour (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5334 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #182 in 1924. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Seymour a boy or girl name?
Seymour is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 13,112 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.