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Haakon vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haakon

Boy #6,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"high son, chosen son"

Origin: Old Norse há + konr

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,396
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Haakon Rank #6,396
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #6396 for Haakon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haakon or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Haakon at #6396 in the United States.

What do Haakon and Malcolm mean?

Haakon means "high son, chosen son" (Old Norse há + konr origin).

Are Haakon and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Haakon is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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