Boy name
Hagop name meaning
“heel-holder; supplanter”
Hagop means “heel-holder” or “supplanter” in the traditional explanation of the name. It is the Western Armenian form of Hakob, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov, and is used for boys in Türkiye. Related to Yakup, it has a literary association with the historical writer Hagop Baronyan.
What does Hagop mean?
Heel-holder; supplanter
In Turkish: topuğu tutan; yerine geçen
Hagop shares its historical origin with Turkish Yakup and Western Jacob. Its spelling reflects Armenian transmission and pronunciation. The explanation involving a heel connects with the biblical account of Jacob's birth. That traditional interpretation does not settle every question about the name's earliest linguistic history.
Origin of the name Hagop
Hagop is the Western Armenian form of Hakob, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov. The interpretations ‘heel-holder’ and ‘supplanter’ are traditionally associated with that biblical name.
How to pronounce Hagop
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /haɡop/ |
Is Hagop a boy’s name?
Yes, Hagop is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hagop does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Hagop
What is the meaning of Hagop?
Hagop means “heel-holder; supplanter”. Hagop is the Western Armenian form of Hakob, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov. The interpretations ‘heel-holder’ and ‘supplanter’ are traditionally associated with that biblical name.
Is Hagop a boy’s name?
Yes, Hagop is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Hagop in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hagop nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hagop?
Hagop is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Hagop have?
Hagop has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Hagop?
Hagop 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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