Plato as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Plato

What is the meaning of the name Plato ?

The baby name Plato is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpleɪtoʊ/ (PLAY-toh); Ancient Greek: [plátɔːn]; Modern Greek: [ˈplaton].

Plato is Greek in Origin.

Plato is the English form of Greek Plátōn (Πλάτων), from platys/platos “broad, wide.” Tradition holds it began as a sobriquet for the philosopher, born Aristocles, referencing broad shoulders or breadth of style - hence its enduring link to intellect and ideals.

The name spread through the Hellenistic and Byzantine worlds and entered Christian use via saints such as Plato of Ancyra and Plato of Sakkoudion, anchoring it in Eastern Orthodox naming. Variants include Platon (Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian), Platón (Spanish), Platone (Italian), Platão (Portuguese), and Platonas (Lithuanian); French also favors Platon. In English, use has been rare since the Renaissance, with occasional modern revivals for a scholarly, distinctive feel.