Sea spear or sailor
Derived from the Middle English name Saegar, which stems from the Old English elements 'sae' (meaning sea) and 'gar' (meaning spear). It was originally used as a surname before transitioning into a rare given name, often associated with maritime strength.
Less common today
Seager isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,053 in 2024.
MLB All-Star shortstop and World Series MVP
Former MLB third baseman for the Seattle Mariners
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).