Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Platt Updated June 5, 2026 by Jennifer M. Platt Gender: Male Origin: English Meaning: Dweller By The Footbridge ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Platt? The name Platt is primarily a male name of English origin that means Dweller By The Footbridge. People who like the name Platt also like: Granger, Hudson, Hadi, Thatcher, Duke, Taj, Ranger, Effie, Hope, Vida, Toni, June, Bella, Edie Names like Platt: Pilot, Phyllida, Paulette, Palta, Palti, Pluto, Plato, Plata, Paladia Stats for the Name Platt Platt is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Platt is currently not ranked in U.S. births