Overview
- A father-to-be asked Reddit to choose between Atreus and Atlas, noting the family surname is Armstrong.
- His post said his wife prefers Atreus and he favors Atlas, and he sought opinions on which name to pick.
- Many commenters called both options "too clever" or "pretentious" and warned the child could face teasing.
- Critics cited lines like "putting the world on that child's shoulders" for Atlas and referenced Atreus from the God of War series.
- Reports cite BabyCentre figures showing Atlas increased in popularity by 62% in 2025, and some users suggested alternatives such as Atticus, Alexander, Arthur, and Arlo.