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The baby name Everett is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛvərɪt/ (EV-ə-rit).

Everett is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈɛvərɪt/ (EV-ə-rit)

What is the meaning of the name Everett ?

The baby name Everett is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛvərɪt/ (EV-ə-rit).

Everett is English in Origin.

Everett is an English given name derived from a medieval surname that traces back to the Norman personal name Everard, ultimately from Old High German Eberhard (eber "wild boar" + hard "brave, hardy"). The usual sense is "brave as a wild boar" or "strong boar." Related forms include Everard (English), Evert (Dutch/Scandinavian), and Eberhard (German); modern spellings Everet and Everette also occur. Common nicknames are Ev, Ever, Rett, and Rhett.

Brought to England by the Normans, the name survived chiefly as a surname before reappearing as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in Britain and the United States. It rose in American use around 1900, waned mid-century, and has enjoyed a notable revival since the 2000s, aligning with concise, -ett ending names. Everett today reads tailored and traditional, and is occasionally used for girls.

Everett has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Everett

Everett McGill Actor · Born 1945 · United States Everett McGill is an American actor best known for his role as Big Ed Hurley in the television series Twin Peaks. He also appeared in films like The People Under the Stairs and Dune. McGill's performances often highlight his distinctive presence and versatility on screen. E. G. Marshall Actor · Born 1914 · United States E. G. Marshall, born Everett Eugene Grunz, was an American actor best known for starring as lawyer Lawrence Preston in The Defenders. He was also known for 12 Angry Men and for hosting the TV series Mystery!.

Everett – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
United States Boys 2024 #84 3,947 7,044
Canada Boys 2024 #91 298 2,588
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
JM Boys 0 #231 42 6,876
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
Canada Girls 2022 #274 7 2,867
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CR Boys 0 #478 10 10,188
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PS Boys 0 #538 11 10,655
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #850 67 8,487
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,160 19 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440

Everett is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States
BW
CL

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People also ask about Everett

Everett is predominantly a boy's name.
Everett is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛvərɪt/ (EV-ə-rit).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Everette, Everet, Everitt and Evert.
Across languages, Everett has these equivalents: Eberhard (German), Everard (Old English/Norman), Evrard/Évrard (French), Evert (Dutch/Scandinavian), Everardo (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese).
Yes, very popular — Everett ranked #84 in United States in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Everett ranks highest in United States (#84 in 2024).
Everett's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #140 in 2014 to #91 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Everett are in our database, including Everett McGill (Actor), E. G. Marshall (Actor).