Hakon

The first name Hakon (in Norwegian Håkon) has its roots in the Old Norse name Hákon. It is composed of the Old Norse elements hár, meaning 'high', and konr, meaning 'descendant' or 'son'. Thus, the name carries the meaning 'the great son' or 'the high-born son'.

What does the name Hakon mean?

The name Hakon (Norwegian Håkon) is derived from the Old Norse Hákon. It is composed of the elements hár, meaning 'high', and konr, meaning 'descendant, son'. This leads to the meaning 'the great son' or 'the high-born son'. Many Norwegian kings bore this name in the early Middle Ages. Hakon is primarily found in Norway in the spelling Håkon and in Iceland as Hákon. A common variant is Haakon. Other variants include Hågen (Danish), Håkan (Swedish), and Hákun (Faroese).

Where does the name Hakon come from?

The name Hakon has its origins in Old Norse and Old Norwegian language roots and means 'the great son' or 'the high-born son'. The Old Norse components consist of hár = high and konr = descendant, son. The name is used in various languages such as Icelandic, Nordic, Norwegian, and Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Hakon?

The pronunciation of Hakon is two syllables and has a Nordic character. The name is typically pronounced as 'Ha-kon' [ˈhaːkɔn], with a long A initiating the name with an open and broad sound. The hard K in the second syllable adds a distinct accent. The ending '-kon' sounds rounded and stable. Hakon conveys a powerful and tradition-conscious impression – clear, earthy, and strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, Hakon is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 759. Over the last ten years, Hakon has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,624th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,114th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hacki / Haki / Hauki / Häkkl / Konni

Famous people

• Haakon of Norway (Crown Prince of Norway)
• Hakon Aasnes (illustrator from Norway)
• Hakon Ahlberg (architect)
• Hakon Andersen (Danish musician)
• Hakon Austbo (Norwegian musician)
• Hakon Barfod (sailor)
• Hakon Bleken (artist from Norway)
• Hakon Borrensen (composer from Denmark)
• Hakon Borresen (Danish composer)
• Hakon Brusveen (skier from Norway)
• Hakon Bryhn (American sailor)
• Hakon Christie (Spanish architect)
• Hakon Eikemo Opdal (Norwegian football player)
• Hakon Ellingsen (Norwegian racing rower)
• Hakon Gullvag (painter from Norway)
• Hakon Hirzenberger (Austrian actor)
• Hakon Johnsen (Norwegian ski jumper)
• Hakon Kjaeve (football player from Norway)
• Hakon Kornstad (Norwegian jazz musician)
• Hakon Leffler (Swedish tennis player)