The baby name Siegmund is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: [ˈziːɡmʊnt]; English: /ˈsiːɡmənd/ or /ˈsiːɡmʌnd/ (respelling: SEEG-mund).
The baby name Siegmund is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: [ˈziːɡmʊnt]; English: /ˈsiːɡmənd/ or /ˈsiːɡmʌnd/ (respelling: SEEG-mund).
Siegmund is in Origin.
Germanic in origin, Siegmund combines the elements sigu/sieg "victory" and mund "protection, guardianship," yielding meanings such as "victory's protector" or "protected by victory." The second element relates to Old High German munt, denoting legal protection or patronage, giving the name a noble, safeguarding nuance. Cognate with Old Norse Sigmundr, it stands alongside the shorter modern form Sigmund.
Attested in medieval German lands and the broader North, the name gained Romantic-era visibility through Richard Wagner's Ring cycle, where Siegmund is the tragic Walsung and father of Siegfried. Usage has remained strongest in German-speaking countries, while English and Scandinavian contexts now prefer Sigmund. Notable international variants and cognates include Sigismund (Latinized elaboration), Polish Zygmunt, Czech Zikmund, and Hungarian Zsigmond; diminutives such as Sigi occur in German. Overall, Siegmund is a rare, traditional choice with heroic and protective overtones.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siegmund | von Arnim | Bettina von Arnim | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Boys | 1930 | #215 | 3 | 749 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #407 | 36 | 2,180 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #741 | 213 | 5,697 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,460 | 12 | 10,046 |
Siegmund is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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