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