Boy name
Iakovos name meaning
“heel-holder; supplanter”
Iakovos means “heel-holder” or “supplanter” in its traditional biblical explanation. It is the Greek form of Hebrew Yaakov and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The heel imagery comes from the biblical naming account, while the Turkish name Yakup belongs to the same historical name family.
What does Iakovos mean?
Heel-holder; supplanter
In Turkish: topuğu tutan; yerine geçen
Iakovos belongs to the same historical name family as Yakup, Jacob and James. Its ending reflects the Greek form of the name. The heel-holding interpretation connects with the biblical birth narrative of Jacob. Its modern identity rests on this long history of religious and linguistic transmission.
Origin of the name Iakovos
Iakovos is the Greek form of Hebrew Yaakov. The meanings involving a heel and supplanting come from traditional biblical interpretations of the name.
How to pronounce Iakovos
| Syllables | 4 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯakovos/ |
Is Iakovos a boy’s name?
Yes, Iakovos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Iakovos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Iakovos
What is the meaning of Iakovos?
Iakovos means “heel-holder; supplanter”. Iakovos is the Greek form of Hebrew Yaakov. The meanings involving a heel and supplanting come from traditional biblical interpretations of the name.
Is Iakovos a boy’s name?
Yes, Iakovos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Iakovos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Iakovos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Iakovos?
Iakovos is of Greek and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Iakovos have?
Iakovos has 4 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Iakovos?
Iakovos 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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