Haakon
HAH-kon
Popularity
#6259
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
471
Peak Year
#30 in 2016
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Old Norse name Hákon, meaning 'high son' or 'chosen son'. A name of royal heritage.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Haakon IV of Norway
King of Norway in the 13th century
Haakon Magnus of Norway
Current Crown Prince of Norway
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