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Goliath

♂ Boy

Pronounced guh-LY-uth /ɡəˈlaɪ.əθ/Medium

Meaning: Goliath is the name of the Philistine giant defeated by David in the Bible (of uncertain, possibly Philistine, origin). Used as a bold, larger-than-life name; we note the giant association.Low

In 30 seconds: A larger-than-life name: Goliath is the biblical giant (said 'guh-LY-uth'). Bold and striking — we note the giant link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningGoliath is the name of the Philistine giant defeated by David in the Bible (of uncertain, possibly Philistine, origin). Used as a bold, larger-than-life name; we note the giant association.
U.S. rank (2024)#11356 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Goliath is the name of the towering Philistine warrior defeated by David (of uncertain, possibly Philistine, origin). Now a byword for anything giant, it reads as a bold, striking pick, and we note the giant association (said 'guh-LY-uth').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, bold, and striking.

Did you know? Goliath is the Philistine giant felled by young David in the Bible — a name that now stands for anything massive, giving it a bold, larger-than-life ring, which we note (said 'guh-LY-uth').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Goliath — Biblical Philistine giant; origin uncertain

Variations

GolyathGoliatGoliad

Nicknames

GoliAth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Goliath mean?

Goliath is the biblical Philistine giant defeated by David; its origin is uncertain. It's a bold pick, and we note the giant link.

How do you pronounce Goliath?

It's said guh-LY-uth /ɡəˈlaɪ.əθ/ — three syllables, stress on 'LY.'

Is Goliath a boy or girl name?

Goliath is used as a boy's name, after the biblical figure.

How popular is Goliath?

Goliath is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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