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Sigmund

Sigmund is a boy's name of German origin meaning “victory and protection.” In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Sigmund at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
German · English & American · Scandinavian
Meaning
“victory and protection”
Also spelled
Siegmund

About the name Sigmund

Sigmund belongs to the German and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “victory and protection” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Siegmund.

In the United States, Sigmund first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #431 in 1912, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 2,848 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sigmund in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#431 in 1912
Peak year
1918
Babies named Sigmund in 2024
11
Total since 1880
2,848

Sigmund in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#4992 in 2023
Babies named Sigmund in 2023
3
Total since 1996
3

Spellings & short forms

Siegmund

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sigmund mean?

Sigmund means “victory and protection” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sigmund a boy or girl name?

Sigmund is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sigmund?

Sigmund comes from the German, English & American and Scandinavian tradition. It is also spelled Siegmund.

How popular is the name Sigmund?

Sigmund first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #431 in 1912, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

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