The nameHåkon
Håkon is a Norwegian boy's name, borne by several kings. It was very common in Norway in the early 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Håkon comes from the Old Norse Hakon, linked to ha, "high", and konr, "descendant".
Origin
Norwegian. The Crown Prince of Norway is named Haakon.
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 Håkon
Håkon in Norway
Håkon was most popular in Norway in the 1990s, with 3,243 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Håkon. Half of all babies named Håkon in Norway were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 167 births a year on average, against 212 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Håkon in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Håkon mean?
Håkon comes from the Old Norse Hakon, linked to ha, "high", and konr, "descendant".
What is the origin of the name Håkon?
Norwegian. The Crown Prince of Norway is named Haakon.
Is Håkon a girl's or a boy's name?
Håkon is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Håkon?
Variants and related names of Håkon include Haakon.