Avant: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahv-ahnt
Origin: United States
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of French origin, meaning "before" or "ahead."

The name Avant is a French origin name that means "before" and "forward." It has been used in various contexts, including as a surname and a given name. The use of the name Avant has evolved over time, reflecting changing cultural and linguistic influences. Originally, it was a variant of the surname Avent, but it has since become a distinct name with its own set of meanings and associations. Avant is important because it symbolizes forward-thinking and innovation, qualities that are highly valued in modern society.

Avant Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Avant is currently #10713 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Avant is currently #10713 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Avant is currently #5249 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Avant is currently #2303 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Avant is currently #5380 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Avant is currently #2340 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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