Atlus

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Pronounced AT-ləs /ˈæt.ləs/High

Meaning: U-styled spelling of Atlas — the Titan who bears the sky ('to endure/carry'); also a game-studio nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Atlas with a custom plate: Atlus shoulders the sky-bearing Titan in gamer-familiar spelling (the Persona studio). Same heavens, new grip.

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Origin MediumGreek, American

MeaningU-styled spelling of Atlas — the Titan who bears the sky ('to endure/carry'); also a game-studio name

U.S. rank (2025)#3041 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 126

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Atlus is a u-styled spelling of Atlas — the Titan condemned to bear the heavens, his name read 'to endure, carry'. The Japanese studio Atlus seeded the variant.

It registers thinly beside Atlas. Rare, sky-bearer at the root, and pixel-flavored.

Did you know? Atlus the game studio (Persona, Shin Megami Tensei) made this spelling iconic to a generation — the Titan moonlighting in JRPGs.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Atlas — root etymology

Variations

AtlasAtlis

Nicknames

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If you like Atlus…

Atlas— the Titan original

Titus— a fellow strong -us classic

Niklaus— echoes that soft -us sound

Linus— shares Atlus's Greek roots

Cyrus— echoes that soft -us sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atlus mean?

Atlus styles Atlas, the Titan who bears the heavens — 'to endure, carry'.

How do you pronounce Atlus?

It's said AT-ləs /ˈæt.ləs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Atlus a boy or girl name?

Atlus is a boy's name.

How popular is Atlus?

Atlus is a very rare spelling in the U.S.; Atlas is more common.