Atlas
AT-luss /ˈæt.ləs/
Meaning of Atlas
Atlas is the Greek Titan who holds up the heavens — punished by Zeus to bear the weight of the celestial spheres on his shoulders. The Greek root tlao means 'to bear' or 'to endure.' Modern use as a first name is overwhelmingly 21st-century; it was effectively unused before 2010 in US registries.
Current popularity of Atlas
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #75 |
Cultural notes
One of the fastest-rising US boys' names of the 2020s. Often paired with celestial or mythological siblings.
Notable bearers of Atlas
Atlas (Greek Titan); the Atlas Mountains.
Similar names & variants
Cognates, spelling variants and close relatives. Click any name with an underline to read its own page.
No close cognates recorded yet.
Sibling-name suggestions
Names that pair stylistically with Atlas — useful as middle names or for siblings.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31