What origin is the name Sigmund?

Sigmund comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Sigmund a popular name?

Sigmund is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Sigmund?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Sigmund — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Sigmund

Q: Is Sigmund a rare name?

Yes. Sigmund does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sigmund

Sigmund

Boy

german

2 syllables

Sigmund is a german boy's name meaning "A German name meaning a victorious protector. It is composed of elements signifying victory and protection, famously borne by Sigmund Freud.".

The meaning of Sigmund is "A German name meaning a victorious protector. It is composed of elements signifying victory and protection, famously borne by Sigmund Freud." — a boy name of german origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A German name meaning a victorious protector. It is composed of elements signifying victory and protection, famously borne by Sigmund Freud.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Sigmund

Very rare in US records

What does Sigmund mean?

Sigmund is a boy name of german origin meaning "A German name meaning a victorious protector. It is composed of elements signifying victory and protection, famously borne by Sigmund Freud.".

Is Sigmund a rare name?

Yes. Sigmund does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Sigmund

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

Combine Sigmund with another name

Our free name combiner blends two names into new baby name ideas.

Names with a similar meaning to Sigmund

Sigmund means "A German name meaning a victorious protector. It is composed of elements signifying victory and protection, famously borne by Sigmund Freud." — these names share that spirit.