Atreus: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Atreus – Origin: Ancient Greek (mythological name, origin disputed) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AY-tree-us


Atreus is an Ancient Greek (mythological name, origin disputed) boy's name.

Meaning & Origin of Atreus

Origin: Ancient Greek (mythological name, origin disputed).

A common claim: Atreus is said to mean 'fearless' or 'unflinching' Actually: The name's origin is considered uncertain by classical scholars — not simply 'fearless.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Atreus

Phonetic: AY-tree-us   IPA: /ˈeɪtriəs/

Popularity of Atreus

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2008–2024.

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