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Everett
BoyEnglish, Germanic· “brave as a boar”
- Meaning
- brave as a boar
- Origin
- English, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EH-vur-iht
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #77
- US babies 2025
- 4,287
- Best rank
- #77 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Everett
Everett is an English and Germanic name that means “brave as a boar”.
Everett is an English surname derived from the Germanic given name Eberhard, which combines ebur, "boar", and hard, "brave" or "hardy", giving a meaning like "brave as a boar". The Normans brought the name to England, where it developed into surname forms such as Everard and Everett. Its use as a first name in the United States has a long history, and the city of Everett in Washington is one of several places named after bearers. Everett has a soft, thoughtful sound with vintage charm and a strong meaning underneath. Ev, Rhett and Evie are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Everett has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #77, and its highest count, 4,287 babies. Use has grown 41% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #95 in 1920, #245 in 1950, #459 in 1980, #587 in 2000, #287 in 2010, and #77 in 2025. Of the 135,900 US boys named Everett since records began, 20% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 24,478 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Atlas, Enzo, August, Silas, and Adriel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Everett ranked highest in Vermont, Maine, and Alaska.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Everett over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Everett is usually pronounced EH-vur-iht, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with E and ends in “-tt”.
Middle names for Everett
A few middle names that flow with Everett: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Everett
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Everett mean?
Everett is an English and Germanic name that means “brave as a boar”.
What is the origin of the name Everett?
Everett has English and Germanic roots. Everett is an English surname derived from the Germanic given name Eberhard, which combines ebur, "boar", and hard, "brave" or "hardy", giving a meaning like "brave as a boar".
Is Everett a popular name?
Yes. Everett ranked #77 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Everett a boy or girl name?
Everett is mainly a boy's name. About 98% of US babies named Everett over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Everett?
Everett is usually pronounced EH-vur-iht. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings