The word Goliath has many meanings:

• Goliath is a Biblical giant.

• Goliath is also an alias formerly used by several Marvel Comics characters; the first was Henry Pym, the second was Hawkeye, and the third was later known as Atlas . All three shared the superhuman ability to become a giant at will.

• Goliath is also the name of a character on the Walt Disney animated series Gargoyles, named after the biblical figure.

• Goliath is also the German self-propelled mine used extensively in Warsaw Uprising

• Goliath is also the 14-ton tractor-trailer in 2 long episodes (2-hour long each) in Season 2 in Knight Rider. The episodes are titled "Goliath" (aired on October 2, 1983) and "Goliath Returns" (aired on February 19, 1984). The tractor without the trailer is also featured in the computer game Knight Rider: The Game.

• In the computer strategy game StarCraft, Goliath is the robotic battle unit produced in the Factory of the Terrans. The requirement for the Goliath is the Armory and its upgrades can be researched in the Factory addon - Machine Shop. The noticeable feature of this unit is its anti-air ability. With the Charon Booster upgrade that can be researched in the Machine Shop. The Goliath's range can rival the Zergs' Guardian's range, therefore making it an effective unit to destroy the guardians. It also can damage land units with the Twin Blasters. 12 dmg per attack.

• Goliath also refers to a chess engine. See Goliath (chess) .

• HMS Goliath has been the name of several ships of the Royal Navy.