Sigurd

Sigurd is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “the dragon-scaled.” In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Sigurd at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“the dragon-scaled”

About the name Sigurd

Sigurd belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “the dragon-scaled” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sigurd first appears in Social Security records in 1890. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #757 in 1891, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 853 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sigurd in US records

First recorded (US)
1890
Best US rank
#757 in 1891
Peak year
1916
Babies named Sigurd in 2024
10
Total since 1880
853

Sigurd in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4108 in 2023
Babies named Sigurd in 2023
4
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sigurd mean?

Sigurd means “the dragon-scaled” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sigurd a boy or girl name?

Sigurd is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sigurd?

Sigurd comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Sigurd?

Sigurd first appears in US records in 1890. Its best-ever ranking was #757 in 1891, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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