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Hakon
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How to Pronounce Hakon
Pronounced HAH-kon /ˈhɑː.kɒn/Medium
Meaning: An Old Norse name, Haakon, often read as 'high son' or 'chosen son' ('har', 'high' + 'konr', 'son, kin'). Borne by a line of Norwegian kings; a sturdy Norse pick.Low
In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Hakon — 'high son; chosen son' (Old Norse) (said 'HAH-kon'). An Old Norse royal name, which we note.
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Origin LowOld Norse
MeaningAn Old Norse name, Haakon, often read as 'high son' or 'chosen son' ('har', 'high' + 'konr', 'son, kin'). Borne by a line of Norwegian kings; a sturdy Norse pick.
U.S. rank (2021)#12792
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
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History & Origin
Hakon is an Old Norse name, Haakon, 'high son'; a sturdy Norse royal name (said 'HAH-kon').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Norse, and sturdy.
Did you know? Hakon is an Old Norse name (Haakon) read as 'high son' or 'chosen son' — borne by a line of Norwegian kings (said 'HAH-kon').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Hakon — Old Norse Haakon; 'high son'; Norwegian kings
Variations
HaakonHakan
Nicknames
Hak
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hakon mean?
Hakon is an Old Norse name (Haakon), often read as 'high son' or 'chosen son'; borne by Norwegian kings.
How do you pronounce Hakon?
It's said HAH-kon /ˈhɑː.kɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Hakon a boy or girl name?
Here Hakon is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Hakon?
Hakon is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.