Father of light
Derived from the Hebrew name Abner, it is composed of the elements 'av' meaning father and 'ner' meaning lamp or light. In the Old Testament, Abner was the commander-in-chief of Saul's army. Avner is the modern Hebrew form of the name.
Less common today
Avner isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,901 in 2015.
Vaudeville performer and clown
Israeli police officer who interrogated Adolf Eichmann
Renowned mathematician
Protagonist and Mossad agent in the film Munich · Munich
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
