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Siegfried

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEEG-freed /ˈsiɡ.frid/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + fried, 'peace', hence 'victorious peace; peace through victory' (a hero of Norse/Germanic legend)Low

In 30 seconds: Victory + peace: Siegfried is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SEEG-freed').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + fried, 'peace', hence 'victorious peace; peace through victory' (a hero of Norse/Germanic legend)
U.S. rank (2025)#10523 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 734

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192619122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Siegfried comes from the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + fried, 'peace', hence 'victorious peace; peace through victory' (a hero of Norse/Germanic legend). A crisp, classic name (said 'SEEG-freed').

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, victory-and-peace at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Siegfried joins the Germanic sigu, 'victory', and fried, 'peace', hence 'victorious peace' (a hero of Norse/Germanic legend) — a crisp, classic name (said 'SEEG-freed').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Siegfried — Germanic etymology

Variations

SigfriedSiegfridSigfrid

Nicknames

Sieg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Siegfried mean?

Siegfried is Germanic for 'victorious peace' (sigu, 'victory', + fried, 'peace').

How do you pronounce Siegfried?

It's said SEEG-freed /ˈsiɡ.frid/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Siegfried a boy or girl name?

Siegfried is a boy's name.

How popular is Siegfried?

Siegfried is a very rare name in the U.S.

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