Malcolm vs Haakon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #6,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high son, chosen son"

Origin: Old Norse há + konr

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish Icelandic

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Malcolm Rank #314

Haakon Rank #6,396

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

Is Malcolm or Haakon more popular?

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

What do Malcolm and Haakon mean?

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

Are Malcolm and Haakon boy or girl names?

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