What does Atlas mean?
Atlas [at-las] as a boys' name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Atlas is "to carry". Atlas was a mythical Titan who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders, so the name has connotations of great strength.
Atlas▲ has 1 variant: Attlas.Creative forms:
(male) Arlas, Atas, ..
(female) Atan, Atlasa, .. Middle name pairings:
Atlas Desean (A.D.), ..
How popular is Atlas?
Atlas is a rare given name for males but a very popular surname for both adults and children (#15551 out of 150436, Top 10%). (2000 U.S. Census)
Atlas reached its top position of #490 in the U.S. in 2015. (Top Baby Names, 2015)
Similar NamesSuggested similar names are Abbas, Adlai, Adlar, Aias, Alan▼, Allan▼, Amias, Amyas, Arlan, Arles, Aslan, Athan, Athos, Atila, Atlea, Atlee, Atley, Atli, Colas, Silas▲ and Sylas▲. These names tend to be more commonly used than Atlas.See names in meaning and etymology.