Sigmund
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sigmund is an Old High German name meaning “victorious protector”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sigmund
Sigmund is a masculine name of Old High German (Germanic) origin, meaning 'victorious protector'. It derives from the roots 'sigu', denoting victory, and 'mund', signifying protection or a hand of defense. The name attained widespread literary recognition through the legendary Volsunga Saga, where the hero Sigmund possesses the sword Gram. This heroic tradition solidified the name within Germanic cultural heritage throughout the Middle Ages.
Meaning Comments
- Mafiawars025: Could be a nice middle name.
- Luckystar379: I love the use of "Siggy" as a nickname.
- Coff33_t1m3: Freud! Gross name.
Gender Usage of the Name Sigmund
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sigmund is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Sigmund
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sigmund is listed under Extremely-Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 500M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 357M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.81M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 714M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sigmund ranked #11,484 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Sigmund shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #353 in 1911. Its lowest recorded position was #11,484 in 2025. Over the last 59 years (1966–2025) the name fell -9550 places (from #1,934 to #11,484).
Characteristics of the Name Sigmund
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- S — Boy Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sigmund is a two-syllable name with a pronounced first-syllable stress that feels authoritative and firm. It is inextricably linked to the influential work of the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and the figures of Norse mythology. This combination of academic significance and legendary roots forms an Elegant & Timeless and Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Sigmund
Middle names used with SigmundMethodology
Sigmund is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Sigmund Lamont · Sigmund Issic · Sigmund Henry · Sigmund Jarred · Sigmund RandellView all 12 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for SigmundMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sigmund is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Sigmund Jacob · Sigmund Jason · Sigmund Jesus · Sigmund Jerry · Sigmund Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Sigmund
Sound Like Sigmund Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Zigmund · Zygmunt · Zigmond · View all 5 names
Spelled Like Sigmund Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Sigmond
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Steven · Stephen · Samuel · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sigmund”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sigmund"Methodology
a male given name from Old High German, variant of Siegmund
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Comments on the name Sigmund
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Ethan_warior
SING-muynd in Swedish, SING-muyn in Norwegian, and SEEG-moond in Finnish.
Chraennurn5
Sigmund G. Livingston (1872 – 1946) was a German-born American Jewish attorney working in Chicago, Illinois. Livingston was the founder and first president of the Anti-Defamation League, and the author of the book Must Men Hate (New York and London: Harper & Brothers, 1944). The League's annual Sigmund Livingston Award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to furthering civil rights and fighting injustice, is named after him, as is its Sigmund Livingston Fellowship.
Tony_hawlk11
Sigmund the Sorcerer is the name of a character from the Nicktoon Fanboy and Chum Chum.
Elve_mage237
A famous bearer is Sigmund Esco 'Jackie' Jackson, one of the members of The Jackson 5.
Rangerjosh57
I find it very interesting that people seem to associate with Freud his time-dependent and long-dated thoughts and interpretations only, when he is the founder of psychoanalysis which is still undisputedly one of the most brilliant techniques in order to help people suffering from mental disorders. And he has done so much more. I think it's sad that people who know close to nothing about him or have a strange picture of his work in their minds keep communicating it to the world. This doesn't mean I agree with some things he said about sexuality and further related topics, but as I have already noted, but this is simply not all of his work. There are so many artists and scientists who do a lot of sh** before they produce something great. It's not at all justified to see that great piece of work they created in the light of the bad work they did. To come back to the name Sigmund itself: I dislike it in German, but like it in English. Sigmund Freud's original name was Sigismund, though, as far as I can remember.