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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Dutch
Pronunciation: /ˈɛvərz/ (EV-ers); occasionally /ˈiːvərz/ (EE-vers)

What is the meaning of the name Evers ?

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.

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Evers – Popularity by country

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:

United States
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CL
CN
CO

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People also ask about Evers

Evers is predominantly a boy's name.
Evers is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɛvərz/ (EV-ers); occasionally /ˈiːvərz/ (EE-vers).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Evert, Everts, Everse, Eversen and Evertse.
Somewhat — Evers ranked #888 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.