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