Everett: Name Meaning, Origin, & Popularity

Boy name origins & meanings

What does Everett mean and stand for?

Meaning:

Old English: Brave as a wild boar
German: Strong as a wild boar

Gender: Male

Syllables: 3

Pronunciation: The name Everett is pronounced ev-er-et

The name Everett has its roots in Old English and German, where it signifies strength and bravery, often associated with the wild boar. It merges the elements "Eofor," meaning boar, and "heard," meaning brave or strong. This name has been borne by numerous notable figures, enhancing its reputation as a timeless and strong choice for boys.

Boy name variations

Family name origins & meanings

English: from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements eber "wild boar" + hard "brave", "hardy", "strong." The surname was at first found mainly in East Anglia (still one of the principal locations of the variant Everett), which was an area of heavy Norman and Breton settlement after the Conquest. This suggests that the personal name may be of Continental (Norman) origin, but it is also possible that it swallowed up an unattested Old English cognate, Eoforheard.

Everett in Pop Culture

Do you know these fictional characters that share this first name?

Everett Ross from Black Panther - A CIA agent who supports T'Challa in his efforts to protect Wakanda.
Everett Hitch from Appaloosa - A deputy marshal and hired gun who partners with Virgil Cole to protect a small town.
Everett K. Ross from Marvel Comics - A supporting character in the Marvel Universe who often works with Black Panther.
Everett from O Brother, Where Art Thou? - A charming and resourceful escaped convict portrayed by George Clooney.
Everett Stone from The Family Stone - The eldest son of the Stone family who brings his girlfriend home for Christmas.

Popularity of the Name Everett

According to Social Security Administration data, Everett is slowly gaining momentum, only recently breaking the top 100 in 2018. It has slowly been increasing in popularity since.

However, it is the 6th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Everett was at its peak popularity in May 2016.

Everett was popular nearly a century ago, and has only recently jumped back into the top 100. A popular name for cities, Everett is also the name of actors Everett McGill and Everett Sloane. George Clooney and Dermot Mulroney have played Everetts in movies. Author John Irving and singer Isaac Hanson have chosen the name Everett for their children.