The nameEverett
Everett is an English surname from the Germanic Eberhard, "brave as a boar". It is back in the American top 100.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Everett comes from Eberhard, from the Germanic ebur, "wild boar", and hard, "brave, strong".
Origin
English, from a Norman surname.
History
Everett was in the American top 100 around 1900 and has been there again since 2018, reaching 81st place in 2022.
Famous people named Everett
- Everett McKinley Dirksen, senator
Popularity of the name Everett
Everett in the United States
Everett was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 27,790 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Everett. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Everett in the United States were born before 1965, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 4,106 births a year.
Sibling names for Everett
Names from the same generation as Everett, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Everett mean?
Everett comes from Eberhard, from the Germanic ebur, "wild boar", and hard, "brave, strong".
What is the origin of the name Everett?
English, from a Norman surname.
Is Everett a girl's or a boy's name?
Everett is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Everett?
In 2024, Everett was the 85th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,947 births.
What are good sibling names for Everett?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Willow, Kinsley, Hazel and June for a sister, Jameson, Weston, Elliott and Bennett for a brother.
Who are famous people named Everett?
Everett McKinley Dirksen, senator.