Broad-shouldered
Derived from the Greek word 'platys', meaning broad or wide. It was famously the name of the classical Greek philosopher, whose nickname likely referred to his physical stature or the breadth of his intellect. While rare in the United States, it remains a traditional choice in Eastern European and Orthodox Christian cultures.
Less common today
Platon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,391 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ancient Greek philosopher and founder of the Academy in Athens
Metropolitan of Moscow and prominent Russian Orthodox theologian
Russian writer and journalist
A philosophical peasant soldier representing the Russian spirit · War and Peace
