Atlas (name) explained

Atlas
Gender:Primarily male
Meaning:Name taken from Greek myth.
Origin:Greek

Atlas is a primarily male name, usually given in reference to the character from Greek mythology. It has increased in usage in recent years for both boys and girls in the United States along with other mythological names, but is still more used for boys.[1] The name has also increased in usage for boys in the United Kingdom and Turkey.[2] It is also a primarily Ashkenazi Jewish surname derived from an Arabic word meaning satin.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Names that increased in popularity from 2020 to 2021 . 7 May 2022 . ssa.gov . United States Social Security Administration . 21 May 2022 .
  2. Web site: Atlas . Campbell . Mike . behindthename.com . Behind the Name . 21 May 2022 .
  3. Web site: Meaning and Origin of: Atlas . familyeducation.com . Family Education . 21 May 2022 .