Fredric vs Haakon

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
Nicknames
Hak, Konny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fredric Rank #6,370
Haakon Rank #6,396

Fredric is more popular, ranked #6370 vs #6396 for Haakon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredric ___

  • Fredric James
  • Fredric William
  • Fredric Thomas
  • Fredric Charles
  • Fredric Arthur
  • Fredric George

Haakon ___

  • Haakon Erik
  • Haakon Leif
  • Haakon Bjorn
  • Haakon Soren
  • Haakon Magnus
  • Haakon Olaf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredric

Reginald Edmund Clarence Beatrice Constance

If you choose Haakon

Sigrid Astrid Ingrid Leif Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredric or Haakon more popular?

Fredric is more popular, ranked #6370 compared to Haakon at #6396 in the United States.

What do Fredric and Haakon mean?

Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Haakon means "high son, chosen son" (Old Norse há + konr origin).

Are Fredric and Haakon boy or girl names?

Fredric is primarily a boy name. Haakon is primarily a boy name.

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