Plato: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Broad
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
PLAY-toh

Plato is a Greek boy's name meaning “broad”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Plato

Meaning: Broad.

Origin: Greek.

A common claim: "Broad-shouldered" Actually: 'Broad shoulders' is only one of several ancient explanations (others point to a broad forehead or breadth of eloquence); none is confirmed as definitive.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Plato

PLAY-tohIPA /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/

Popularity of Plato

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