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Platon

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How to Pronounce Platon

Pronounced plah-TOHN /plɑˈtoʊn/Medium

Meaning: The Greek/Russian form of Plato — from Greek platon, 'broad; broad-shouldered; wide'Low

In 30 seconds: Broad; broad-shouldered: Platon is the Greek/Russian Plato. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'plah-TOHN').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningThe Greek/Russian form of Plato — from Greek platon, 'broad; broad-shouldered; wide'
U.S. rank (2025)#9484 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 189
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Platon is the Greek/Russian form of Plato — from Greek platon, 'broad; broad-shouldered; wide' — a nickname of the great Athenian philosopher Plato. A crisp, classic name (said 'plah-TOHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Russian families. Rare, broad-and-broad-shouldered at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Plato comes from Greek platon, 'broad; broad-shouldered; wide' (a nickname of the great philosopher) — Platon is the Greek/Russian form, crisp and classic (said 'plah-TOHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Platon — Greek etymology

Variations

PlatoPlatón

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Platon mean?

Platon is the Greek/Russian Plato — Greek 'broad; broad-shouldered'.

How do you pronounce Platon?

It's said plah-TOHN /plɑˈtoʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Platon a boy or girl name?

Platon is a boy's name.

How popular is Platon?

Platon is a rare name in the U.S.

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