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Zigmund

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZIG-muund /ˈzɪɡ.mʊnd/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Sigmund — from the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection; a protector', hence 'victorious protection'Low

In 30 seconds: Victorious protection: Zigmund is a form of Sigmund. Bold, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA form/spelling of Sigmund — from the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection; a protector', hence 'victorious protection'
U.S. rank (2025)#8239 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 808

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191719092025

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

Zigmund is a form/spelling of Sigmund — from the Germanic sigu, 'victory', + mund, 'protection; a protector', hence 'victorious protection'. A bold, classic name (said 'ZIG-muund').

In the U.S. it appears in German and Polish families. Rare, victorious-protection at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sigmund joins the Germanic sigu, 'victory', and mund, 'protection', hence 'victorious protection' — Zigmund is a form of it, bold and classic (said 'ZIG-muund').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sigmund — form of Sigmund

Variations

SigmundZygmuntSigismund

Nicknames

Zig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zigmund mean?

Zigmund is a form of Sigmund — Germanic 'victorious protection' (sigu + mund).

How do you pronounce Zigmund?

It's said ZIG-muund /ˈzɪɡ.mʊnd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zigmund a boy or girl name?

Zigmund is a boy's name.

How popular is Zigmund?

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

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