The nameHaakon
Haakon is a Norwegian boy's name, an older spelling of Håkon. It is the name of several kings and of the Crown Prince of Norway.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Haakon comes from the Old Norse Hakon, linked to ha, "high", and konr, "descendant".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the early 1990s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Haakon
Haakon in Norway
Haakon was most popular in Norway in the 1990s, with 727 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Haakon. Half of all babies named Haakon in Norway were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 32 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Haakon in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haakon mean?
Haakon comes from the Old Norse Hakon, linked to ha, "high", and konr, "descendant".
What is the origin of the name Haakon?
Norwegian.
Is Haakon a girl's or a boy's name?
Haakon is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Haakon?
Variants and related names of Haakon include Hakan and Håkon.