Avant
Pronunciation: [ uhv-AHNT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Avant first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 637 babies have been named Avant in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Avant is past its peak , currently ranked #10,427 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,427
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Avant
Avant is a boy name .
Avant is currently ranked #10,427 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Avant include Ava, Avy, Avie, and Avakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Avant include Avan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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