What does Runa mean?
Runa comes from the Old Norse for “secret lore” or “rune.”
What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid joins the Old Norse for “victory” and “fair, beautiful.”
Runa vs Sigrid
Which is more popular?
Runa is more popular than Sigrid today: about 62 US babies were given the name Runa in 2025, compared with 32 named Sigrid.
| Runa | Sigrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Secret lore, rune | Victory, fair |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ROO-nah | SIG-rid |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2000 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 2020 (70) | 2022 (56) |
| In 2025 | 62 | 32 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Runa
Sigrid
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Runa | Sigrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 372 | 235 |
| 2010s | 208 | 186 |
| 2000s | 44 | 114 |
| 1990s | 0 | 116 |
| 1980s | 0 | 107 |
| 1970s | 0 | 167 |
| 1960s | 0 | 285 |
| 1950s | 0 | 321 |
| 1940s | 0 | 423 |
| 1930s | 0 | 263 |
| 1920s | 0 | 191 |
| 1910s | 0 | 333 |
| 1900s | 0 | 156 |
| 1890s | 0 | 179 |
| 1880s | 0 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Runa or Sigrid more popular?
Runa is more popular than Sigrid today: about 62 US babies were given the name Runa in 2025, compared with 32 named Sigrid.
What is the difference between Runa and Sigrid?
Runa means Secret lore, rune (Norse origin), while Sigrid means Victory, fair (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Runa or Sigrid?
In US records, Runa first appears in 2000 and Sigrid in 1886, so Sigrid has the longer recorded history.