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At a Glance: Name: Sigurd – Meaning: Old Norse compound of 'victory' and 'guard' – 'guardian of victory' – Origin: Old Norse – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: SIG-urd
Sigurd is an Old Norse name pronounced SIG-urd, built from the words for 'victory' and 'guard', so it reads as 'guardian of victory'. It has a vintage, romantic, storybook feel with a worldly edge. It's often assumed to be the same name as Siegfried since both belong to the legendary dragon-slayer, but they're related rather than identical: Siegfried pairs 'victory' with 'peace' or 'protection', while Sigurd pairs it with 'guard'.
Meaning & Origin of Sigurd
Meaning: Old Norse compound of 'victory' and 'guard' – 'guardian of victory'.
Origin: Old Norse.
A common claim: Assumed to be essentially the same name as 'Siegfried' since both refer to the same legendary dragon-slayer Actually: They're related but not exact cognates: Sigurd is 'victory' + 'guard', while Siegfried is 'victory' + 'peace/protection'.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sigurd
Phonetic: SIG-urd IPA: /ˈsɪgərd/
Popularity of Sigurd
Sigurd peaked at #757 in 1891, when 8 boys were given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #8208 with just 10 babies. That makes it a rare pick today, in U.S. Social Security data going back to 1890.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1890–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Sigurd mean?
Old Norse compound of ‘victory’ and ‘guard’ – ‘guardian of victory’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sigurd)
How do you pronounce Sigurd?
Sigurd is pronounced SIG-urd (IPA: /ˈsɪgərd/).
Is Sigurd a popular name right now?
Sigurd peaked at #757 in 1891 and is ranked #8208 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)
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