Son of all; fearless
The name was popularized by Michael Ende's 1979 novel 'The Neverending Story'. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often interpreted as meaning 'son of all' in the fictional language of the book, or linked to the Sanskrit word for 'fearless'.
About 86 boys were named Atreyu in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The young warrior protagonist and hero · The Neverending Story
American metalcore band named after the fictional character
The same feel as Atreyu — far less common.
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