Atlas Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Atlas

Atlas Name Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: at-lass
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Atlas Name Meaning

The name Atlas has become a powerful symbol of strength and resilience, but its origin and history are far more epic. From ancient mythology to modern-day parents, Atlas has been a beloved choice for centuries. Let’s explore the fascinating journey of this truly remarkable name.

Mythology: A Titan’s Tale

Atlas is a name that has been around for at least 3,000 years, its roots in Greek mythology. According to the ancient texts, Atlas was the powerful Titan who held up the heavens. He was the son of Iapetus and Clymene, and his brothers were Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius.

As punishment for leading a revolt against the gods, Atlas was made to stand at the western edge of the world and support the sky on his shoulders for eternity. This image of Atlas is still used today to symbolize strength and courage in the face of adversity.

Renaissance Revival

Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance era, Atlas was used as a symbol of intellectual power and exploration. Many famous cartographers, including Gerardus Mercator, used Atlas as a title for their maps and books, which detailed the world’s geography, history, and culture.

This resurgence of interest in Atlas was reflected in a growing popularity of the name. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Atlas was chosen by more and more parents as a name for their sons.

Modern-Day Meaning

Today, Atlas is still a popular choice for parents. The name is associated with strength and courage, two admirable qualities for any child. Atlas is also a reminder of the power of exploration and discovery, which is an important value to instill in a child.

The Popularity of Atlas

Atlas has been a popular name for centuries, and its popularity is still growing. According to the US Social Security Administration, Atlas is the 631st most popular name for boys in the US.

The Future of Atlas

Atlas has a long and fascinating history, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. With its strong symbolism of strength and courage, Atlas is sure to remain a beloved choice for parents for centuries to come.

Atlas Name Popularity

How popular is the name Atlas? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	1,256	5	0.0007%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	1,233	7	0.0007%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	1,559	5	0.0005%
1919	1,216	9	0.0009%
1920	1,553	5	0.0004%
1921	1,206	11	0.001%
1922	1,540	5	0.0004%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	1,406	6	0.0005%
1926	1,339	7	0.0006%
1927	1,381	6	0.0005%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	1,258	8	0.0008%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	1,439	5	0.0005%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	1,396	5	0.0005%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	1,275	6	0.0005%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	1,364	5	0.0004%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	1,424	5	0.0003%
1947	1,291	8	0.0005%
1948	—	0	0%
1949	—	0	0%
1950	—	0	0%
1951	—	0	0%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	—	0	0%
1959	—	0	0%
1960	—	0	0%
1961	—	0	0%
1962	—	0	0%
1963	—	0	0%
1964	—	0	0%
1965	—	0	0%
1966	—	0	0%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	—	0	0%
1970	—	0	0%
1971	—	0	0%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	—	0	0%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	—	0	0%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	—	0	0%
1979	—	0	0%
1980	—	0	0%
1981	—	0	0%
1982	—	0	0%
1983	—	0	0%
1984	—	0	0%
1985	—	0	0%
1986	—	0	0%
1987	—	0	0%
1988	—	0	0%
1989	—	0	0%
1990	—	0	0%
1991	—	0	0%
1992	—	0	0%
1993	—	0	0%
1994	—	0	0%
1995	—	0	0%
1996	—	0	0%
1997	—	0	0%
1998	—	0	0%
1999	—	0	0%
2000	—	0	0%
2001	—	0	0%
2002	—	0	0%
2003	—	0	0%
2004	—	0	0%
2005	—	0	0%
2006	—	0	0%
2007	2,914	5	0.0003%
2008	2,133	17	0.0011%
2009	1,868	25	0.0017%
2010	1,682	34	0.0024%
2011	1,520	45	0.0032%
2012	1,340	65	0.0046%
2013	759	240	0.0169%
2014	627	365	0.0251%
2015	479	571	0.0392%
2016	395	761	0.0528%
2017	323	1,009	0.0723%
2018	284	1,194	0.0869%
2019	223	1,635	0.1208%
2020	188	1,995	0.1567%
2021	149	2,518	0.206%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Atlas

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What names are variants of Atlas?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Atlas.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Attlas	To carry	Greek

What names sound like Atlas?

If you like how Atlas sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Atlas.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Athelstan	Noble stone	English

Lists With Atlas

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Siblings of Atlas

Mamas with kids named Atlas also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Emerson	Emery's son	English
Jenson	Son of Jan; God is gracious	Scandinavian
Jaxon	Son of Jack	English
Easton	East town	English
Maverick	Independent one	American
Lyrik
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9 Comments

Bella Reynolds Oct 25 at 11:27 pm

We chose the name Atlas because my husband and I both love to travel and exploring new places.

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Jess Jun 15 at 11:11 pm

This is my 7th & final son! Shoo! Thank God huh? Lol. Atlas Lee-Storm Manis was born on Thanksgiving day 2019! A funny story with all my kids, except lil Lyrik, my 7 boys birthdays all coincide with each other…in months.. Moytleys bday is October-Atlas is November-Mavericks is December-Eastons is January-Emerson & Lyrik’s are in February-Jaxons is Match-& Jenson’s is April! ????????

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Nikki Jun 5 at 7:20 am

Atlas is a strong name and my little guy was a fighter in the womb. It was a perfect name for a perfect strong baby boy

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Joy May 16 at 7:24 pm

First of all my little was a prayer answered. He is a true miracle for us after 3 losses We came to name our baby while I was 4 months pregnant Husband and I were looking for a Gaelic name because he is Scottish. We chose Atlas Alastair because it has a Greek meaning: keeper of the heavens. We got a word from the Lord that our little son was close to the heart of the Father God so we chose Atlas as his first name. Alastair has it’s roots in Celtic culture and means defender of mankind. We chose this as his middle name. Our son is called to do a mighty work for Jesus and His name will reflect a calling he can fulfill and a life that is blessed and promising!!!

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Micaela Mar 15 at 12:27 am

I wanted something that wasn’t in the Bible. And as a single mom, I wanted to choose a name strong name that my son could be proud of. I named him Atlas Harlen. Atlas was the Greek god who held up the world. It also means a collection of maps and it’s a brand of canning jars. He can choose whichever meaning he likes. Harlen means ‘from the land of strength.’

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Jessikah Mar 22 at 3:55 am

I wanted a strong name and something different. It was either Atlas or Genesis. We chose Atlas Lee-Storm. I Hope he loves it cause I adore the name. He was Born on Thanks giving and is my 7th son!! I’m so proud. I had him in 20 mins of getting to the hospital lol

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Jessica Dec 19 at 9:39 am

I like unique names…something to be remembered for…it just stuck with me soon as I said it outloud & fits my little man perfectly!! ?

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Brittany Dec 10 at 7:39 pm

My first son was Orion he passed we had a second son named Phoenix in his honor and now atlas is In the Taurus constellation which is what Phoenix is. All my sons have star names

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Brittney Jun 19 at 9:08 pm

My husband and I love to travel and I wanted something unique. I’m not sure where I came across the name but knew it was perfect when I did.
I don’t like that it sounds like Alice.
I hope he doesn’t carry burdens like the Atlas in Greek mythology but rather sees the world.

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