Plato
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About Plato
The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered here as the nickname of the memorable character played by Sal Mineo in the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause."
And speaking of Greek philosophers, Germaine Clement of Flight of the Conchords named his little boy Sophocles.
Pronounced PLAY-to.
As of October 2026, Plato ranked #6597 in US births in 1977 SSA, peaked at #2235 in 1914.
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