Siegfried - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Siegfried \si(e)-gf-ried, sieg-fried\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "peace of victory". Name of the hero of Wagner's "Ring" cycle of operas, son of Siegmund, and husband of Brunhilde.

Siegfried has 6 variant forms: Sigfred, Sigfrid, Sigfried, Sigfryd, Sigvard and Sygfried.

Siegfried is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Siegfried. Compare Siegfried with related baby names.