Avigdor is a Hebrew masculine given name meaning "my father will enlighten." It appears prominently in Jewish tradition, particularly as one of the names of King David's son in the Bible. The name Avigdor is often used interchangeably with its variant spelling, Avigior.
The name Avigdor experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s to its peak in the early 2000s, with a total of 458 births recorded over nearly four decades. The name's usage saw spikes in certain years like 2001 (23 births) and 2002-2003 (both 33 births), indicating periods of higher popularity or possibly cultural influence. However, since the mid-2000s, the number of babies named Avigdor has steadily decreased, with fewer than 20 births per year from 2015 onwards.