Atlas - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Atlas \a-t

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#14131 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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