Goliath Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationgoh-LIE-uhth / /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to be great'; English: 'giant'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Goliath is a Philistine giant defeated by David in the biblical story, symbolizing the struggle between the underdog and the powerful. The name has also been adopted in English literature and culture to represent someone of great size or strength, often used metaphorically.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Goliat
- Goliathus
International Variants
- Goliat (Spanish)
- Goliath (German)
Famous people named Goliath
Goliath — biblical figure.
Goliath — metaphorical reference in literature.
Fictional characters named Goliath
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Goliath was first seen in the United States in 2015. Goliath has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Goliath has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Goliath
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |