The nameSiegfried
Siegfried is the name of the dragon slaying hero of German legend, and of an English war poet.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Siegfried comes from the Germanic sigu, "victory", and fridu, "peace".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Siegfried is the hero of the Nibelungenlied and of Wagner's Ring cycle. In the United States the name reached 1653rd place in 1926.
Famous people named Siegfried
- Siegfried Sassoon, poet
Popularity of the name Siegfried
Siegfried in the United States
Siegfried was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 145 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Siegfried. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1926. Half of all babies named Siegfried in the United States were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Siegfried in France
Siegfried was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 290 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Siegfried. Half of all babies named Siegfried in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Siegfried in Austria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Siegfried mean?
Siegfried comes from the Germanic sigu, "victory", and fridu, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Siegfried?
Germanic.
Is Siegfried a girl's or a boy's name?
Siegfried is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Siegfried?
In 2024, Siegfried was the 8391st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 9 births.
Who are famous people named Siegfried?
Siegfried Sassoon, poet.