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Atlas: name meaning and origin

Atlas

to endure, to bear

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

Strength & courage

Atlas is a Greek name meaning "to endure, to bear". It has 2 syllables, stressed on At, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Middle names that flow with Atlas

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Atlas Beau handsome
Atlas Dev divine
Atlas Finn fair, white
Atlas George farmer, earth-worker
Atlas Jack God is gracious (from John)
Atlas James supplanter (from Jacob)
Atlas Kai sea
Atlas Leif heir, descendant

Sibling names for Atlas

Atlas & Charlie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Charlotte Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Edith Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Emery Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Frances Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Gabriel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Harvey Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Atlas & Kenji Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Names with a similar meaning

Amelia · work, industrious Andrew · manly, strong Ari · lion Arthur · bear; strong as a bear Audrey · noble strength Charlie · free man (from Charles)Charlotte · free person Edith · prosperous in war Emery · brave, powerful Ethan · firm, enduring

Questions about Atlas

What does the name Atlas mean?

Atlas is a Greek name meaning "to endure, to bear".

How many syllables are in Atlas?

Atlas has 2 syllables (At-las), with the stress usually on "At".

Is Atlas a boy's or girl's name?

Atlas is traditionally a boy's name.