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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Germanic compound of 'victory' and 'protection/peace' – roughly 'victorious peace'
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SEEG-freed
Siegfried is a German name that pairs 'victory' with 'protection/peace', roughly 'victorious peace'. It's pronounced SEEG-freed, and it has a vintage, romantic, storybook feel with a worldly edge. For a boy, it's a bold, old-world choice that you're unlikely to hear on another playground.
Meaning & Origin of Siegfried
Meaning: Germanic compound of 'victory' and 'protection/peace' – roughly 'victorious peace'.
Origin: German.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Siegfried
SEEG-freedIPA /ˈsiːgfriːd/
Popularity of Siegfried
Siegfried peaked at #1653 in 1926, when 22 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #8842, with just 9 babies that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Siegfried mean?
Germanic compound of ‘victory’ and ‘protection/peace’ – roughly ‘victorious peace’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Siegfried?
Siegfried is pronounced SEEG-freed (IPA: /ˈsiːgfriːd/).
Is Siegfried a popular name right now?
Siegfried peaked at #1653 in 1926 and is ranked #8842 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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