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Atlas
Meaning: possibly 'to bear, endure' · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Titan who held up the heavens; the name may come from a Greek root meaning 'to bear'. A book of maps is named after him.
Nicknames
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Atlas name art
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FAQ
What does the name Atlas mean?
Atlas means “possibly 'to bear, endure'”. It comes from Greek.
Is Atlas a popular name?
Yes — Atlas has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Atlas?
At.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.