Everett Overview
- Meaning: The name Everett is made of the Old English words “eofor” (boar) and “heard” (hardy) and means strong boar or fierce warrior.
- Gender: The name Everett has traditionally been a masculine name though it has seen more use as a gender-neutral name in recent years.
- Origin: Everett is Old English in origin and comes from England and Scotland in the middle ages.
- Pronunciation: Everett is pronounced as “eh-ver-it” and is the same as the pronunciation of the two words “ever” and “it.”
- Popularity: Everett is very popular, becoming the 82nd most popular boy’s name in the United States in 2021.
- Nicknames: Ev, Evi, Evy, Rett, Rhett.
- Variations: Ebba, Ebbe, Eberardo, Eberhard, Everard, Everett, Everitte, Evert, Évrard.
- Namesakes: Darren Everett Chris, Dylan Everett, Everett M. “Busy” Arnold.
- What Does Everett Mean?
- What Is the Origin of the Name Everett?
- How Popular Is the Name Everett?
- How Do I Pronounce Everett?
- Is Everett a Boy or Girl Name?
- Variations of Everett
- Nicknames for Everett
- Similar Names to Everett
- Middle Names for Everett
- Sibling Names for Everett
- Famous People Named Everett
- Everett in Popular Culture
- Everett FAQs
What Does Everett Mean?
Everett is an Old English derivative of the given name Everard, which is the combination of the Old English words “eofor,” which means “boar,” and “heard,” which means “hardy” or “brave.”
The name Everett and its predecessor Everard mean “brave/strong boar.” The boar, in this sense, is not literal and is just meant to convey strength and bravery.
Celtic lore associated the boar with the metaphor of a fierce warrior. The boar was appreciated as both an animal and an important symbol in Celtic history (1).
What Is the Origin of the Name Everett?
Everett originates from the masculine given name Everard, and both are Old English. Old English was the language of England and Scotland in the early middle ages from the 5th century to the 11th century. Everett became a given name in the areas of Scotland and England before the Norman conquest and has survived as both a surname and first name in modern-day English.
Everett later became more common as a surname in English, though it has risen in popularity as a first name rather than a last name in the previous 100 years.
How Popular Is the Name Everett?
The name Everett began as a given name in the middle ages (from the 5th to the 11th century), but the recorded history of the name’s popularity during this time is scarce.
From the 1880s to the 1900s, the name Everett broke the top 100 most popular boy’s names in the United States a few times, notably becoming the 86th most popular name in 1901.
From the 1970s to the 2000s, Everett dropped in popularity, staying around the ranks of 500 and 600 for many years.
From the early 2010s to the early 2020s, the name has become very popular again. In 2021, Everett became the 82nd most popular boy’s name in the United States (2).
How Do I Pronounce Everett?
The name Everett is pronounced as “eh-ver-it.” It is easy to pronounce if you think of it as the two words “ever” and “it.”
Is Everett a Boy or Girl Name?
Everett was originally a masculine given name traditionally given to boys, but in recent years, the name has become more common as a unisex name. Though it is still more common and popular as a given name for boys, Everett has moved closer to being considered a gender-neutral or unisex name.
Variations of Everett
The name Everett originated in Old English and has many language variations.
- Ebba (Danish)
- Ebbe (Swedish)
- Eberardo (Spanish)
- Eberhard (Ancient Germanic)
- Everard (English)
- Everett (English)
- Everitt (English)
- Evert (Dutch)
- Évrard (French)
Nicknames for Everett
Everett has a few fun nicknames that help the longer name seem a bit catchier for casual conversation.
- Ev
- Evi
- Evy
- Rett
- Rhett
Similar Names to Everett
If Everett interests you, you will love these other similar names, many of which share the name’s Old English origin.
- Addison
- Abbott
- Benedict
- Byron
- Charles
- Edgar
- Emile
- Eric
- Finn
- Frederick
- Gerard
- Oliver
- Sawyer
- Simon
- Vincent
Middle Names for Everett
Everett works well with many middle names, so we have listed a few of our favorite choices here.
Sibling Names for Everett
Parents who choose Everett will enjoy some of these names for siblings that pair well.
Famous People Named Everett
Here, we have gathered famous athletes, actors, and other notable people who share Everett as a given name and surname.
- Charles “Everett” Dumas: Olympic gold medalist for the 1956 high jump.
- Darren Everett Chris: American actor and singer.
- Dylan Everett: Canadian actor.
- Everett Bradley: Olympic silver medalist for the 1920 pentathlon.
- Everett M. “Busy” Arnold: American founder and creator of “Quality Comics.”
- Everett Sloane: American actor.
- Rupert Everett: English actor.
Everett in Popular Culture
Everett has a few instances of use in popular culture that we have gathered here.
- Everett Ulysses McGill: The main character in the film “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”
- Everett Stone: A character in the film “The Family Stone.”
- Everett K. Ross: A character from the “Marvel” comics.
- Mark Everett Sloane: A character from the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Everett FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the name Everett.
Is Everett a Classic Name?
Everett is considered a classic and traditional name due to its origins in the middle ages. It is seen as a strong boy’s name, though it fell out of popularity for a few decades and has become a trendier name recently and has been considered less traditional and stuffy.
What Nationality Is the Name Everett?
The name Everett became a given name in England and Scotland during the middle ages, so it is often considered to be Scottish in origin. However, because the area was invaded by Norman conquerors, the name has a mixed nationality. The blend of Scottish, English, and German influence has made it so that all three nationalities have equal claim to the name’s origin.
In addition, after the invasion of Norman conquerors, Old English (in which the name Everett originated) fell away and was replaced with what is known as Middle English, which had more of an Anglo-Norman influence rather than the Anglo-Saxon influence of Old English.
