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Everest

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Pronounced EV-er-est /ˈɛv.ər.ɪst/High

Meaning: named for Sir George Everest; Welsh surname meaning dweller on the ridgeMedium

In 30 seconds: Everest is the world's highest mountain used as a bold given name meaning summit of the world. It evokes ambition, achievement, and the power of nature.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Welsh
Meaningnamed for Sir George Everest; Welsh surname meaning dweller on the ridge
U.S. rank (2025)#2053 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births92 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 927

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120052025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Everest is the name of the world's highest peak (8,849 m), named after Sir George Everest, Surveyor General of India. As a given name it carries connotations of supreme achievement.

Everest has appeared as a given name for both boys and girls in the 21st century, part of the trend of bold geographic names also including Alaska, Sierra, and Denver.

Did you know? Mount Everest is named after Sir George Everest (1790–1866), a Welsh surveyor who never actually saw the mountain — it was named by his successor Andrew Waugh, and the Nepali name Sagarmatha means goddess of the sky.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name: Everest — name etymology referenceOxford Dictionary of Place Names — reference for EverestUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

Evrest

Nicknames

EverEv

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Frequently Asked

What does Everest mean?

Everest is the name of the world's highest mountain, named for Welsh surveyor Sir George Everest. As a name it symbolizes the summit of achievement.

How do you pronounce Everest?

Everest is pronounced EV-er-est (/ˈɛv.ər.ɪst/), with three syllables.

Is Everest a girl's name?

Everest is used for both boys and girls as a bold geographic given name.

How popular is the name Everest?

Everest is an uncommon given name that appeared in records in the 21st century as a bold ambition-inspired choice.

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