Unknown; possibly a variant of Seamus or a created name.
The exact etymology of Samus is unclear. It is often cited as a variant of the Irish name Seamus, which means 'supplanter,' or as a unique creation for the Metroid video game series. In modern usage, it is almost exclusively associated with the iconic female protagonist Samus Aran.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Samus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Intergalactic bounty hunter and protagonist of the Metroid series · Metroid
