Haakon

Haakon is a form of the Norwegian name Håkon, which carries the meanings 'the great son' or 'the high-born son'. Its origins lie in the Old Norse name Hákon, derived from the Old Norse words hár for 'high' and konr for 'descendant, son'.

What does the name Haakon mean?

Haakon, a variant of the Norwegian Håkon, means 'the great son' or 'the high-born son'. The name has its roots in the Old Norse Hákon, which is composed of the elements hár (high) and konr (descendant, son). Many Norwegian kings bore this name in the early Middle Ages. Today, Haakon is still a popular first name, especially in Norway. A prominent example is the Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon. Alternatives to Haakon or Hakon include Hågen (Danish), Håkan (Swedish), and Hákun (Faroese).

Where does the name Haakon come from?

The first name Haakon has Old Norse and Old Norwegian roots and means 'the great son' or 'the high-born son'. The etymological composition includes hár, which means 'high' (Old Norse), and konr, which means 'descendant, son' (Old Norse). The language is Nordic, particularly Norwegian.

How do you pronounce Haakon?

The pronunciation of Haakon is two syllables and characterized by a broad sound. The name is pronounced as 'Haa-kon' [ˈhoːkɔn] or in the Nordic style [ˈhɔːkɔn]. It begins with a long, open vowel, followed by a clearly stressed K in the middle. The ending '-on' gives the name a rounded, stable sound. Overall, Haakon appears powerful and tradition-conscious, radiating calmness, dignity, and presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Haakon is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2018 at 1,747th. In the last ten years, Haakon has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,991st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,042nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Hak / Haki / Hocki / Konne

Famous people

• Dominic Haakon Myrtvedt Purcell (British actor)
• Ernst Haakon Jahr (American linguist)
• Haakon Andreas Olsen (Norwegian physicist)
• Haakon Bugge Mahrt (writer from Norway)
• Haakon Chevalier (American writer)
• Haakon E Andersen (bishop from Norway)
• Haakon Fimland (Norwegian hurdler)
• Haakon Flood (Norwegian chemist)
• Haakon Gebhardt (Norwegian musician)
• Haakon Graf (Norwegian jazz musician)
• Haakon Hansen (Norwegian boxer)
• Haakon Jansen (Norwegian long-distance runner)
• Haakon Lind (Norwegian boxer)
• Haakon Lundenes (Norwegian ice hockey player)
• Haakon Magnus (Crown Prince of Norway)
• Haakon Mjoen (Alpine skier from Norway)
• Haakon Paulsberg (Norwegian singer)
• Haakon Sandtorp (Norwegian cyclist)
• Haakon Shetelig (Norwegian archaeologist)
• Haakon Stein (German fencer)