Haakon vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Haakon Rank #6,396
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6396 for Haakon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haakon ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haakon

Sigrid Astrid Ingrid Leif Erik

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haakon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Haakon at #6396 in the United States.

What do Haakon and James mean?

Haakon means "high son, chosen son" (Old Norse há + konr origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haakon and James boy or girl names?

Haakon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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