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Nestor vs Avigdor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nestor

Boy #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Spanish Portuguese Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,712
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Avigdor

Boy #5,216 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of the flock, guardian of the people"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,216
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nestor Rank #1,712
Avigdor Rank #5,216

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 vs #5216 for Avigdor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nestor or Avigdor more popular?

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 compared to Avigdor at #5216 in the United States.

What do Nestor and Avigdor mean?

Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin). Avigdor means "father of the flock, guardian of the people" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nestor and Avigdor boy or girl names?

Nestor is primarily a boy name. Avigdor is primarily a boy name.

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