What origin is the name Goliath?

Goliath comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Goliath a popular name?

Goliath is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Goliath?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Goliath — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Goliath

Q: Is Goliath a rare name?

Yes. Goliath does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Goliath

Goliath

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Goliath is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name associated with the biblical giant, meaning a passage, revolution, or a large heap.".

Goliath is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name associated with the biblical giant, meaning a passage, revolution, or a large heap.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.