The baby name Seoirse is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɔːrʃə/ (SHOR-sha).
Seoirse is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Seoirse is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɔːrʃə/ (SHOR-sha).
Seoirse is Irish in Origin.
Seoirse is the standard Irish Gaelic form of George, transmitted through Latin Georgius from Greek Georgios. Its ancient root georgos blends ge “earth” and ergon “work,” giving the meaning “farmer” or “earth‑worker.” The name spread widely with the cult of Saint George and was reinforced by numerous medieval and Byzantine bearers, making it one of Europe’s most recognizable Christian names.
In Ireland, Seoirse entered through ecclesiastical and Anglo-Norman channels; the English form George dominated official records for centuries, while Seoirse was favored in learned Gaelic contexts and later revived as part of cultural nationalism. The Irish form is now familiar yet relatively uncommon, chosen by Irish-language speakers and families seeking a heritage-forward option. Cognates and variants include George (English), Jorge (Spanish/Portuguese), Georges (French), Giorgio (Italian), Georg (German/Scandinavian), Joris (Dutch), Jerzy (Polish), Greek Giorgos/Georgios, and the related Scottish Gaelic forms Seòras/Seòrsa.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2007 | #1 | — | 689 |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
Seoirse is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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