Father of the protector
Derived from the Hebrew words 'avi' meaning father and 'gader' meaning fence or boundary. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to one who establishes boundaries or acts as a protector. It is traditionally associated with Moses in Jewish exegesis.
Less common today
Avigdor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,864 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Soviet-born Israeli politician and former Defense Minister
Renowned Israeli-French painter and art historian
Influential American Haredi rabbi and author
