Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew, German
Meaning: Mighty warrior or formidable opponent, Revolution, Heap
Pronunciation: goh-lee-ath, ɡəˈlaɪəθ, G AH L AY AH TH
Popularity Rank: #109,104
The name Goliath originates from the Hebrew Bible and refers to a mighty warrior who was defeated by David in a famous battle. Goliath is often used to symbolize a powerful or formidable opponent.
The name Goliath is of Hebrew, German origin and means Mighty warrior or formidable opponent, Revolution, Heap, Exile, Passage. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Goliath is commonly found in South Africa, France, United States of America, and 29 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: goh-lee-ath
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ɡəˈlaɪəθ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AH L AY AH TH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name Goliath is recorded 212 times globally, ranking it as the 109,104th most common name worldwide.
Goliath is most prevalent in South Africa, with 78 occurrences, making it the 13,131th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Goliath is found among 1 in every 28977 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #13,131 | 1 : 30,063 |
| France | #18,235 | 1 : 28,977 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Goliath from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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