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Goliath

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "uncover, reveal".

OriginHebrew
PronunciationEnglish /ɡə.ˈlaɪ.əθ/
Usage languagesBiblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
US rank (2024)#10,938

Meaning and history

Goliath is a name derived from the Hebrew גָּלְיָת (Golyaṯ), possibly from גָּלָה (gala), meaning “uncover” or “reveal.” It is also the name of the giant Philistine slain by David in the Old Testament.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
20052005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
20102010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: no US SSA record for this spelling
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
20152015: 6 births, rank #10,644
2016: 5 births, rank #12,185
2017: 5 births, rank #12,246
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: 9 births, rank #8,215
20202020: 7 births, rank #9,554
2021: 6 births, rank #10,799
2022: 5 births, rank #12,330
2023: no US SSA record for this spelling
20242024: 6 births, rank #10,938

In 2024, 6 babies were recorded with the name Goliath, ranking #10,938 among boys.