Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Atlas
BoyGreek· “possibly to bear, to endure”
- Meaning
- possibly to bear, to endure
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- AT-luhs
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #75
- US babies 2025
- 4,413
- Best rank
- #75 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Atlas
Atlas is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “possibly to bear, to endure”.
Atlas is the Titan of Greek mythology who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders. His name is usually linked to a Greek root meaning to bear or to endure, fitting the story, though the etymology is not certain. The Atlas Mountains of North Africa were named after him, and the Atlantic Ocean takes its name from the same figure. Because the mapmaker Gerardus Mercator used an image of Atlas for his collection of maps, the word also came to mean a book of maps. As a name, Atlas suggests strength, adventure and a sense of the wider world.
Popularity over time
Atlas first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 1883. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #75, and its highest count, 4,413 babies. Use has grown 632% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,141 in 1920, #3,345 in 1950, #4,165 in 1980, #7,496 in 2000, #1,575 in 2010, and #75 in 2025. Of the 25,893 US boys named Atlas since records began, 72% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 6,352 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Everett, Enzo, Silas, August, and Brooks.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Atlas ranked highest in Hawaii, West Virginia, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #11 | 31 |
| West Virginia | #20 | 46 |
| Utah | #31 | 100 |
| Alaska | #33 | 17 |
| Idaho | #39 | 45 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Atlas over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Atlas is usually pronounced AT-luhs, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-as”.
Middle names for Atlas
A few middle names that flow with Atlas: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Atlas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atlas mean?
Atlas is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “possibly to bear, to endure”.
What is the origin of the name Atlas?
Atlas has Greek roots. Atlas is the Titan of Greek mythology who was condemned to hold up the sky on his shoulders.
Is Atlas a popular name?
Yes. Atlas ranked #75 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Atlas a boy or girl name?
Atlas is mainly a boy's name. About 95% of US babies named Atlas over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Atlas?
Atlas is usually pronounced AT-luhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings