Boy name
Boghos name meaning
“small; little”
Boghos means “small” or “little.” It is the Armenian form corresponding to Latin Paulus, a name derived from the Latin word for small. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as Paul, Paolo, and Pavlus across different languages.
What does Boghos mean?
Small; little
In Turkish: küçük; ufak
Boghos belongs to the same historical name family as Paul, Paolo and Pavlus. Paul the Apostle is its principal religious and cultural association. Boghos and Poghos reflect different Armenian pronunciation and transliteration traditions; they do not carry separate meanings and are understood as forms of the same underlying personal name.
Origin of the name Boghos
Boghos is an Armenian form of Latin Paulus. Paulus derives from the Latin word meaning 'small' or 'little'.
How to pronounce Boghos
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /boɡhos/ |
Is Boghos a boy’s name?
Yes, Boghos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Boghos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Boghos
FAQ about the name Boghos
What is the meaning of Boghos?
Boghos means “small; little”. Boghos is an Armenian form of Latin Paulus. Paulus derives from the Latin word meaning 'small' or 'little'.
Is Boghos a boy’s name?
Yes, Boghos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Boghos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Boghos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Boghos?
Boghos is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Boghos have?
Boghos has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Boghos?
Boghos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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