Atlas - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Atlas \a-tlas, at-las\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "to carry". Atlas was a mythical Titan who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders, so the name bears connotations of great strength.

Atlas has 1 variant form: Attlas.

A baby name that sounds like Atlas is Athelstan.

Atlas is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Atlas. Click here to compare Atlas with related baby names.