Atlas is a ♂ boy name.
Atlas was a Titan in Greek mythology, who was doomed by Zeus to carry the heavens on his shoulders. According to a legend, he is petrified in the Atlas Mountains in North Africa and therefore bears the responsibility of the earth, which is why the world maps are called atlases nowadays!
The name Atlas means “to endure” or “to suffer” (from ancient Greek “étlēn/ἔτλην”) and “bearer of the heavens”.
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Atlas is currently ranked #2303 on the name leaderboard.
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