Forward or before
Derived from the French word 'avant', meaning 'forward' or 'before'. It is often associated with the term 'avant-garde', suggesting someone who is ahead of their time or innovative. In some contexts, it is also considered a shortened form of the Sanskrit name Avaneesh.
Less common today
Avant isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,066 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American R&B singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Separated'
