📖 About Atlas
Atlas is a powerful name from Greek mythology: the Titan condemned to bear the heavens on his shoulders. Derived from the Greek root meaning 'to carry' or 'to endure,' the name evokes strength, resilience, and global reach. It entered everyday language through cartography — Gerardus Mercator's 16th-century map collection bore Atlas on its cover, giving us the modern word 'atlas.' As a given name, Atlas has surged in popularity, climbing from rank 350 in the US in the 2010s to rank 125 in the 2020s, and reaching rank 85 in Australia.
📍 Details
- OriginGreek
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningBearer of the heavens
⭐ Famous People
- Atlas (mythology) — Titan of Greek mythology condemned to hold up the sky, one of the most enduring symbols in Western culture
- Atlas (robot) — Advanced humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, named for its strength and versatility
- Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand) — Iconic 1957 novel whose title references the Atlas myth, one of the best-selling novels of the 20th century
- Atlas Mountains — Mountain range across Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, named after the Titan Atlas in ancient geography