What does Signe mean?
Signe joins the Old Norse for “new” and “victory.”
What does Solveig mean?
Solveig joins the Old Norse for “sun” and “strength” or “house.”
Signe vs Solveig
Which is more popular?
Solveig is more popular than Signe today: about 17 US babies were given the name Solveig in 2025, compared with 8 named Signe.
| Signe | Solveig | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | New victory | Sun's strength |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SIG-nuh | SOL-vay |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1884 | 1909 |
| Peak year | 1915 (67) | 2021 (33) |
| In 2025 | 8 | 17 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Signe
Solveig
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Signe | Solveig |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 93 | 150 |
| 2010s | 195 | 178 |
| 2000s | 186 | 120 |
| 1990s | 152 | 65 |
| 1980s | 110 | 23 |
| 1970s | 133 | 47 |
| 1960s | 189 | 48 |
| 1950s | 292 | 25 |
| 1940s | 283 | 65 |
| 1930s | 117 | 112 |
| 1920s | 269 | 109 |
| 1910s | 454 | 110 |
| 1900s | 254 | 5 |
| 1890s | 228 | 0 |
| 1880s | 48 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Signe or Solveig more popular?
Solveig is more popular than Signe today: about 17 US babies were given the name Solveig in 2025, compared with 8 named Signe.
What is the difference between Signe and Solveig?
Signe means New victory (Norse origin), while Solveig means Sun's strength (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Signe or Solveig?
In US records, Signe first appears in 1884 and Solveig in 1909, so Signe has the longer recorded history.