Irish boy name
Seoirse Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Seoirse means farmer. The Irish form of George, from the Greek for farmer
Seoirse is the Irish form of George, a name that comes from the Greek georgos, meaning farmer. Its use in Ireland increased after the arrival of English royalty named George. The pronunciation SHOR-sha changes the sound dramatically from the English version. Seoirse feels bold and unusual, and it has a small but dedicated following among Irish-speaking families. It is an attractive choice for those wanting to honour a George while using a distinct Irish form, and it pairs easily with other soft names.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Seoirse
GeorgeSeorsa
Seoirse popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2007 Seoirse ranked #629 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Seoirse mean?
Seoirse means "farmer". The Irish form of George, from the Greek for farmer.
How do you pronounce Seoirse?
Seoirse is pronounced SHOR-sha.
What is the origin of Seoirse?
Seoirse is of Irish origin. The Irish form of George, from the Greek for farmer.