Seoras
Boy name · 41 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Seoras: 41 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 6 births in 2025.
The name Seoras is a traditional Scottish Gaelic form of George, ultimately derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It is famously borne by Seoras MacRuairi, a 14th-century Scottish nobleman and key figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence, who fought alongside Robert the Bruce. Another notable bearer is Seoras Sinclair, a 20th-century Scottish historian and author who chronicled clan histories. The island of St. George's Channel shares the same etymological root as George, but Seoras itself is distinctively Scottish. While less common today, Seoras remains a proud, classic choice for parents seeking a name steeped in Gaelic heritage, with its anglicised form, George, being far more widespread across the rest of the UK.
Boy 11 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20256 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4956 babies
- Total births
- 41since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 24%vs prior 5y