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Atlas

Boy name · 73 babies recorded · 1974–2025

In Greek mythology, Atlas was the Titan condemned to hold up the heavens, his name rooted in the ancient word for “bearer” or “enduring.” This powerful figure lends his name to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, while NASA’s Atlas rocket series carried astronauts into orbit. In modern times, Atlas gained fresh appeal through Ayn Rand’s novel *Atlas Shrugged*, and it remains a bold, adventurous choice evoking both strength and exploration. Variants like Atlee are rare, but the name’s epic associations—from classical myth to space travel—give it a timeless, uplifting resonance for any child.