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Haakon

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAW-kun /ˈhɔ.kʊn/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse Hakon — variously 'a high son; a chosen son' and 'of the high/exalted race' (ha, 'high', plus konr, 'son, kin')Low

In 30 seconds: A high/chosen son: Haakon is Norwegian for 'a high son'. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'HAW-kun').
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Origin MediumNorse, Norwegian
MeaningFrom Old Norse Hakon — variously 'a high son; a chosen son' and 'of the high/exalted race' (ha, 'high', plus konr, 'son, kin')
U.S. rank (2024)#6259 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haakon comes from Old Norse Hakon — variously 'a high son; a chosen son' and 'of the high or exalted race' (ha, 'high', plus konr, 'son, kin'; routes layered, which we note). A royal name borne by kings of Norway for over a thousand years. A crisp, regal name (said 'HAW-kun'; nickname Haak).

In the U.S. it appears in Norwegian families. Rare, a-high-or-chosen-son at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Hakon is variously 'a high son; a chosen son' and 'of the high race' (Old Norse ha, 'high', plus konr, 'son, kin') — Haakon is the Norwegian royal spelling, crisp and regal (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'HAW-kun').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Haakon — routes layered

Variations

HakonHåkonHakan

Nicknames

Haak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haakon mean?

Haakon is Norwegian/Old Norse, variously 'a high son; a chosen son' and 'of the high race'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Haakon?

It's said HAW-kun /ˈhɔ.kʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haakon a boy or girl name?

Haakon is a boy's name.

How popular is Haakon?

Haakon is a rare name in the U.S.

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