I know "Golden Boy" is a character's name in this context. However, I heard people saying "golden boy" as a noun. As a noun, what does the "golden boy" mean?

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
As a noun, "golden boy" refers to a man who is successful, well-admired, and popular. Alternatively, one could also say "golden girl." Ex: Our golden girl is home from her prize-giving ceremony. Ex: He's the golden boy of the family. Everyone loves him.