Galahad Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GAL-uh-had //ˈɡæləhæd//
Origin: Arthurian; English
Meaning: servant; pure
Historical & Cultural Background
Galahad is primarily associated with Arthurian legend, where he is known as one of the Knights of the Round Table and the son of Sir Lancelot. The name is derived from the Old French 'Galahad', which is believed to mean 'servant' or 'pure'.
In English literature, Galahad is celebrated for his quest for the Holy Grail, symbolizing purity and virtue. His character embodies the ideals of chivalry and heroism in medieval narratives.
Fictional characters named Galahad
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Galahad — Arthurian legend.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Galahad was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Galahad has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Galahad has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Galahad is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Galahad was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Galahad
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Galahad.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |