What does Solveig mean?
Solveig joins the Old Norse for “sun” and “strength” or “house.”
What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid joins the Old Norse for “victory” and “fair, beautiful.”
Solveig vs Sigrid
Which is more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Solveig today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 17 named Solveig.
| Solveig | Sigrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun's strength | Victory, fair |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SOL-vay | SIG-rid |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1909 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 2021 (33) | 2022 (56) |
| In 2025 | 17 | 32 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Solveig
Sigrid
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Solveig | Sigrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 150 | 235 |
| 2010s | 178 | 186 |
| 2000s | 120 | 114 |
| 1990s | 65 | 116 |
| 1980s | 23 | 107 |
| 1970s | 47 | 167 |
| 1960s | 48 | 285 |
| 1950s | 25 | 321 |
| 1940s | 65 | 423 |
| 1930s | 112 | 263 |
| 1920s | 109 | 191 |
| 1910s | 110 | 333 |
| 1900s | 5 | 156 |
| 1890s | 0 | 179 |
| 1880s | 0 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Solveig or Sigrid more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Solveig today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 17 named Solveig.
What is the difference between Solveig and Sigrid?
Solveig means Sun's strength (Norse origin), while Sigrid means Victory, fair (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Solveig or Sigrid?
In US records, Solveig first appears in 1909 and Sigrid in 1886, so Sigrid has the longer recorded history.