Prokop

The male first name Prokop (Prokòp) represents the Czech form of Prokopios or Prokópios (Προκόπιος).

What does the name Prokop mean?

Prokop (Prokòp) is regarded as the Czech variant of Prokopios or Prokópios (Προκόπιος). Its German translation means 'the one who clears the way', 'the one who builds the way', 'the one who comes forward' or 'the one who advances'. The name has its roots in the Ancient Greek term prokopé (προκοπή), which means 'progress', 'improvement', 'coming forward' or 'to advance'. The name became known through Prokopios of Caesarea and Saint Prokop of Sázava, who is known as a priest and founder of the Sázava Monastery in Bohemia. Other variants include Prokopis, Prokopij, and Procopius.

Where does the name Prokop come from?

The name Prokop is of Ancient Greek origin and means 'the one who clears the way'.

How do you pronounce Prokop?

The sound and pronunciation of Prokop is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Pro-kop' [ˈproːkɔp], with the long, rounded 'o' giving the name fullness. The strong 'k' in the middle syllable adds a distinct accent, while the final 'p' forms a firm conclusion. Prokop appears structured and rich in tradition - striking, clear, and powerful.

When is the name day of Prokop?

Prokop celebrates his name day on March 11, June 4, and July 4.

Popularity

In Germany, Prokop is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. In the last ten years, Prokop has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th.

Famous people

• Johann Prokop Mayer (biologist from Germany)
• Prokop Divis (scholar from the Czech Republic)
• Prokop Lupac z Hlavacova (writer)
• Prokop Sedivy (writer from the Czech Republic)
• Prokop von Templin (writer from Germany)
• Prokopios (Byzantine historian)