Atreus
Atreus is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Fearless”, pronounced AY-tree-us. It ranked #582 in the United States in 2025, given to 504 babies, and peaked at #457 in 2023. Common nicknames: Atre, Trey, Ari.
How popular is Atreus in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Atreus mean, and where does it come from?
Atreus is a name out of Greek tragedy: the king of Mycenae, father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, and the head of a family whose curse drives the Oresteia. The ancient etymology usually offered is a-treo, "not trembling" — fearless — though the myth gives him little to recommend beyond nerve. The modern revival has nothing to do with the tragedies: the 2018 game God of War gave the name to Kratos's son, and Atreus entered the US top thousand the following year. It sits with Atlas and Orion among the classical names that came back through the screen rather than the classroom.
How is Atreus used around the world?
Atreus is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Atreus?
Famous People Named Atreus
- Atreus — king of Mycenae in Greek mythology and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Atreus mean?
Atreus is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Fearless." Atreus is a name out of Greek tragedy: the king of Mycenae, father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, and the head of a family whose curse drives the Oresteia. The ancient etymology usually offered is a-treo, "not trembling" — fearless — though the myth gives him little to recommend beyond nerve.
How do you pronounce Atreus?
Atreus is pronounced AY-tree-us. Common variations include Atreo, Atreu.
Is Atreus a boy name?
Yes, Atreus is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Atre, Trey, Ari.