Atreus

Atreus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “uncertain”
Origin: Greek
Say it: AY-tree-us · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

From Greek mythology: Atreus was the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. The etymology is uncertain; some scholars connect it with ideas of fearlessness, but this is not secure. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.

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How popular is Atreus?

2024187 per million US babies

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Babies named Atreus in 2024622

2024 rank#494 boys

Peak year2023

Total US babies since 18803,024

Atreus is rising: use over the last five years is 293.1× what it was a decade earlier.

Names like Atreus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

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Alexanderdefender of men · Greek
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Christopherbearer of Christ · Greek
Andrewmanly, brave · Greek
Theogod · Greek
Georgefarmer, earth-worker · Greek

Atreus questions

What does the name Atreus mean?

Atreus means "uncertain". It comes from Greek. From Greek mythology: Atreus was the father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. The etymology is uncertain; some scholars connect it with ideas of fearlessness, but this is not secure.

Is Atreus a boy or girl name?

Atreus is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Atreus?

622 US babies were named Atreus in 2024. Its peak year was 2023.

How do you pronounce Atreus?

Atreus is usually pronounced AY-tree-us.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.