Plato Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Plato means 'broad' or 'wide' in Greek and is associated with the ancient Greek philosopher and his influential philosophical works.
Meaning of the Name Plato
Plato is a Greek name derived from the Greek word 'platys' meaning 'broad' or 'wide'. It is believed to have been a nickname given to Plato due to his broad shoulders or forehead. The name Plato is most commonly associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, who was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Plato's philosophical works have had a profound influence on Western thought and his ideas continue to be studied and debated today.
Popularity of the Name Plato
The popularity for the name Plato peaked in popularity in the year 1928 with 13 births, which ranked number 4,766 out of 9,052 unique names for that year. Plato had the most male births in 1928 with 13, which ranked number 2,270 out of 4,723 male names.
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