Goliath
Pronunciation: [ g-uhl-EYE-uhth ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Goliath is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-uhl-EYE-uhth.
Parents who love the name Goliath often also consider Fitzwilliam, Messai, Claydon .
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Historical Record
Goliath first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 49 babies have been named Goliath in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Goliath is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,578 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,578
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Amharic origin
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Anglo-Saxon origin
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Hebrew via Latin via Welsh origin
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English origin
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Sanskrit/Persian origin
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Middle English origin
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About the Name Goliath
Goliath is a boy name .
Goliath is currently ranked #24,578 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Goliath include Gol, Goy, Golie, and Goliie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis