Atticus
Atticus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “man of Attica.” It ranked #230 in the United States in 2025. Atticus gained its iconic literary status from Atticus Finch, the moral hero of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird.
how do you pronounce Atticus?
AT-ih-kus
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what does Atticus mean?
The name Atticus means “man of Attica.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Atticus gained its iconic literary status from Atticus Finch, the moral hero of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' The name originally meant 'man of Attica,' referring to the region around Athens in ancient Greece.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #230 |
| 2023 | #248 |
| 2022 | #279 |
| 2021 | #309 |
| 2020 | #349 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Atticus?
- Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird character)
- Atticus Ross (English musician, Nine Inch Nails)
- Titus Pomponius Atticus (Roman philosopher)
what names are similar to Atticus?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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