Haakon (also spelled Håkon, Hakon, Hákon, Håkan or Haco) is an older spelling of the modern Norwegian form of the Old Norwegian masculine first name Hákon meaning "High Son" from há (high) and konr (son). Haakon was the name of seven kings of Norway (see Norwegian royalty). King Haakon I of Norway, Haakon the Good King Haakon Magnusson of Norway King Haakon II of Norway, Haakon Herdebrei King Haakon III of Norway, Haakon Sverreson King Haakon IV of Norwa… (More on Haakon)