Zygmunt
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About Zygmunt
Zygmunt is a masculine name of Polish origin, equivalent to the English Sigmund or German Siegmund. It derives from Germanic elements 'sigu' meaning 'victory' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' thus conveying 'victorious protection' or 'protector through victory.' The name has deep historical roots in Poland, with several Polish kings bearing the name, including Zygmunt I the Old and Zygmunt II Augustus. While common in Poland and other Slavic countries, it remains rare in English-speaking regions. The name's distinctive 'Z' beginning and unusual consonant combination give it a strong, distinctive quality. Zygmunt represents Polish heritage and carries historical gravitas, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking to honor Polish ancestry.
Pronounced ZIG-moont.
As of October 2026, Zygmunt ranked #10809 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #1174 in 1917.
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| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Zygmunts
- Zygmunt Edward "Ziggy" Switkowski
Polish Australian businessman and nuclear physicist
- Zygmunt Bauman
Polish sociologist
- (Napoleon Stanisław Adam Feliks) Zygmunt Krasiński
Polish Romantic poet
- Zygmunt Jan Rumel
Polish poet
- Zygmunt Paweł Maszczyk
Polish footballer
- Zygmunt Gloger
Polish historian
- Zygmunt Szendzielarz
Polish WWII Underground commander
- Zygmunt Chychła
Polish Olympic boxer
- Zygmunt Henryk Berling
Polish general and politician
- Zygmunt Józef Anczok
Polish footballer
- Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf
German real estate mogul and NFL team owner
- Zygmunt Lubszyński
birth name of Siegmund Lubin, German,American film pioneer