The baby name Evers is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛvərz/ (EV-ers); occasionally /ˈiːvərz/ (EE-vers).
Evers is Dutch in Origin.
The baby name Evers is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛvərz/ (EV-ers); occasionally /ˈiːvərz/ (EE-vers).
Evers is Dutch in Origin.
Evers is a Dutch- and Low German–patronymic given name taken from the surname Evers, meaning “son of Evert/Ever,” forms of the Germanic Eberhard/Everhard (eber “boar” + hard “brave, strong”). Related in English to Everett and Everard, it ultimately conveys “boar-strong,” “brave and hardy.” In Dutch naming, the -s ending marks descent, paralleling Scandinavian -sen and English -son.
As a first name, Evers has emerged in the Anglophone world with the modern surname-as-given trend, while remaining familiar as a family name across the Netherlands, Germany, and Britain. The surname’s prominence - most notably through civil rights leader Medgar Evers - adds weight and historical resonance. Variants and cognates include Ever, Evert, Everett, Everard, Eberhard, Everson, and Everts; feminine-leaning modern adaptations include Ever and Everett. Evers reads sleek and unisex, with a crisp, contemporary sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #619 | 4 | 9,244 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #909 | 12 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #973 | 10 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Evers is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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