"And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the LORD."
Biblical Name · Hebrew/Semitic Origin
Dagon Meaning in the Bible
Dagon
boy
Dagon means "Grain; Fish", a boy's name of Hebrew/Semitic origin. Dagon appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Samuel 5:3-4 is the passage most often tied to it. Dagon demonstrates that every idol falls before the true God — no false god can stand in the presence of the LORD.
Is Dagon in the Bible?
Yes — Dagon appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Samuel 5:3-4.
Pronunciation:/DAY-gon/
OriginHebrew/Semitic
MeaningGrain; Fish
What does Dagon mean?
Dagon is a boy name of Hebrew/Semitic origin meaning "Grain; Fish". Dagon was the chief god of the Philistines whose statue fell on its face before the captured Ark of the Covenant — twice. The second time, its head and hands broke off.
Which Bible Character Are You?
Take this free Bible personality quiz to discover which Bible character you are most like. 10 questions, instant result with a King James verse.
One of 36 free KJV quizzes — see them all.
What does Dagon mean in the Bible?
Dagon means "Grain; Fish" and is a name of Hebrew/Semitic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Dagon was the chief god of the Philistines whose statue fell on its face before the captured Ark of the Covenant — twice. The second time, its head and hands broke off. Dagon is a powerful reminder that no idol can stand before the presence of the true God.
Where does Dagon appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Dagon is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Samuel 5:3-4. Each verse is quoted in full below.
Take the KJV Bible with You
Download the complete King James Bible as a free PDF — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Which books of the Bible mention Dagon?
Dagon is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Dagon?
Dagon demonstrates that every idol falls before the true God — no false god can stand in the presence of the LORD.
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
Verses About
Bible Verses About God's Sovereignty
10 curated KJV verses
Verses About
Bible Verses About God's Sovereignty
10 curated KJV verses
Devotional
Hebrews 11:1 — Meaning & Devotional
Faith
Devotional
Hebrews 13:5 — Meaning & Devotional
Contentment
Commentary
Proverbs 19:21 Commentary
In-depth study • God's Sovereignty
Commentary
Hebrews 4:12 Commentary
In-depth study • Scripture's Power
What names are related to Dagon?
Names that pair well with Dagon
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Share the meaning of Dagon
Download a printable name card with the KJV verse and meaning — perfect for Pinterest, Instagram, or a baptism keepsake.
Dagon name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Dagon appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Samuel 5:3-4.
Dagon means "Grain; Fish." It is a Hebrew/Semitic name. The King James Bible uses it in 1 Samuel 5:3-4, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Semitic. Dagon comes into English from Hebrew/Semitic and carries the sense "Grain; Fish." It appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Samuel 5:3-4.
Common questions about the name Dagon
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Dagon?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Dagon?
You can read every verse where Dagon appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.