Gender: Male
Origin: Old Norse, Australian
Meaning: High son; royal or regal., High-born, Of the Highest Race
Pronunciation: HAH-kawn, /ˈhɑːkən/, HH AA K AH N
Popularity Rank: #83,025
Derived from the Old Norse name Hakon, composed of the elements há (high) and konr (son), meaning 'high son.' Haakon was the name of several kings of Norway.
The name Haakon is of Old Norse, Australian origin and means High son; royal or regal., High-born, Of the Highest Race. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Haakon is commonly found in Norway, United States of America, Germany, and 19 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HAH-kawn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhɑːkən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AA K AH N
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Haakon is recorded 305 times globally, ranking it as the 83,025th most common name worldwide.
Haakon is most prevalent in Norway, with 218 occurrences, making it the 361th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Haakon is found among 1 in every 365 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #361 | 1 : 365 |
| United States of America | #42,141 | 1 : 62,383 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Haakon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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