Sigurd name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Norse, German and Germanic
Usage: Scandinavian, Manx, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: s(i)-gu-rd
Meaning: Victory and Peace and Guard
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What does Sigurd mean?

Trendy and Perpetual Sigurd is originated from Old Norse, German and Germanic bestowed upon baby boys, Sigurd means "Victory or Guard" is used mainly in Faroese, Manx, Scandinavian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Sigurd is variant form of celebrated and all time favorite Sigmund. Sigmund is form of Sigmundr. Prominent and Enduring Sigmund is originated from Germanic and Old High German, Sigmund means "Protection and Victory".

Sigurd is a form of Sigurðr. Sigurðr is Old Norse cognate of *Sigvǫrðr. It is celebrated on August 22nd.

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How do I pronounce Sigurd?

Three syllabled Sigurd is pronounced as s(i)-gu-rd.

Variants of Sigurd

Sighvardh, Sigur, Sigmund, Sigurðr, Sigmundr, Semund, *Sigvǫrðr, Sigiwart, Sǽmundr

How popular is the name Sigurd?

A common name in Denmark with over 161 new-borns have been given the name since 2017. At the peak of its usage in 2017, 161 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 49th position.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Sigurd is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1890 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1891, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 700 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Sigurd. Over 780 people have been named Sigurd in United States.

Sigurd is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today and also in Denmark.

Over 161 people have been named Sigurd in Denmark. Sigurd is a common name in Germany while somewhat familiar name in Austria. According to our findings, over 10000 babies have been named Sigurd globally.

YearRankBirths
2023619014
2022427024
2021630113
2020747510
2018669312
2017668112
2016107306
2015106346
2014120975
201381119
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Sigurd in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland187630950

What numerology tells about Sigurd?

You often act without thinking. Sometimes you are stubborn but other times you allow people to change your mind easily with a simple statement or insult. Facing what you've been through and allowing yourself to grieve over is the only way to fight the numbness within you. You often denies your emotions and suppress your rage when you should be expressing it in a healthy way like exercising or meditating.

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Famous people named Sigurd

  • Sigurd Abel, German historian from Stuttgart
  • Sigurd Slåttebrekk, Norwegian classical pianist
  • Sigurd Haakonsson, Norwegian nobleman and Jarl of Lade in Trøndelag
  • Sigurd Syr, Norwegian petty king of Ringerike
  • Sigurd Slembe, Norwegian pretender to the throne
  • Sigurd Markusfostre, pretender and rival king during the Civil war era
  • Sigurd Magnusson, was also the name of Sigurd I of Norway
  • Sigurd Lewerentz, architect
  • Sigurd Lavard, oldest son of King Sverre of Norway
  • Sigurd Berge, Norwegian composer
  • Sigurd Halvorsen Johannessen, Norwegian acting councillor of state
  • Sigurd Evensmo, Norwegian author and journalist
  • Sigurd Maseng, diplomat in the Norwegian Foreign Service
  • Sigurd Røen, Norwegian nordic skier who competed in the 1930s
  • Sigurd Hart, legendary king of Ringerike
  • Sigurd Njerve, former Norwegian triple jumper
  • Sigurd Ribbung, Norwegian nobleman and pretender to the throne of Norway during the civil war era
  • Sigurd Allern, Norwegian media theorist and the first professor of journalism at the University of Oslo
  • Sigurd Hoel, Norwegian author and publishing consultant
  • Sigurd Jørgensen, Norwegian gymnast
  • Sigurd Smebye, Norwegian gymnast
  • Sigurd Juslén, Finnish sailor
  • Sigurd Barrett, Danish pianist, entertainer, composer, and writer
  • Sigurd Lund Hamran, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Sigurd Kalheim, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party and the Liberal People's Party
  • Sigurd Verdal, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa, Finnish painter, sculptor, poet, composer, linguist, eugenicist, inventor
  • Sigurd Lersbryggen, Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party
  • Sigurd Pedersen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Sigurd Hring, legendary Swedish king mentioned
  • Sigurd the Crusader, was King of Norway from 1103 to 1130
  • Sigurd Ibsen, Norwegian author, lawyer and statesman
  • Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye, Viking warrior in the middle of the 9th Century
  • Sigurd II of Norway, redirects here
  • Sigurd Rushfeldt, Norwegian footballer
  • Sigurd Pettersen, Norwegian former ski jumper
  • Sigurd F. Olson, American author, environmentalist
  • Sigurd Raschèr, American saxophonist of German birth
  • Sigurd the Stout, Earl of Orkney
  • Sigurd Køhn, Norwegian jazz saxophonist and composer
  • Sigurd Anderson, 19th Governor of South Dakota
  • Sigurd Wongraven, vocalist, lead and rhythm guitarist, bassist
  • Sigurd Andersson, Swedish cross-country skier
  • Sigurd Lucassen, carpenter and an American labor leader
  • Sigurd Wallén, Swedish actor, film director and singer
  • Sigurd Kander, Swedish sailor
  • Sigurd Svensson, Swedish horse rider
  • Sigurd Holmen le Dous in Episode #3.1 as Actor
  • Sigurd Agnell directed the movie Havretunet
  • Sigurd Eldegard characterized main character of En bonde in 1934 crime, drama flick Liv.
  • In 1985 drama flick, Westler, Sigurd Rachman played Felix.
  • In 1915, Sigurd Wantzin characterized the role of Banker in romance flick Lidenskabens Magt.
  • In 1969, Sigurd Schulz characterized the role of Vater in family film Wie heiratet man einen König.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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