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Everett

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Pronounced EHV-uh-riht /ˈɛv.ə.ɹɪt/Medium

Meaning: Brave boarMedium

In 30 seconds: Everett is an English name meaning 'brave boar,' here used for a girl.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBrave boar
U.S. rank (2024)#2607 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119132024

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

History & Origin

Everett comes from an old Germanic-rooted English name combining the senses of 'boar' and 'brave' or 'strong,' giving 'brave boar' as its traditional meaning. Long established for boys and carried by actors like Everett Sloane (1909–1965) of Citizen Kane and Everett McGill (1945–present) of Twin Peaks, it has more recently been picked up for girls. Its variations Everette and Everitt keep the same sturdy meaning.

The name's three crisp syllables and surname feel are part of what has carried it onto the girls' side. The added '-e' in Everette gives it a slightly softer finish without changing the sound much.

Did you know? Everett likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Everett — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EveretteEveritt

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Everett Sloane (1909–1965)
    American character actor, played Bernstein in Citizen Kane.
  • ★Everett McGill (1945–present)
    American actor, Big Ed Hurley in Twin Peaks.

If you like Everett…

Everette— Listed variation, an alternate spelling with the same 'brave boar' meaning.
Evelyn— Shares the 'Ev-' opening and surname-to-given-name path popular for girls.
Emerson— Another English surname now used for girls with a similar strong, three-beat sound.
Everleigh— Shares the 'Ever-' opening and the soft, modern feel drawing Everett toward girls.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Everett mean?

Everett is usually explained as meaning 'brave boar' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Everett?

It's commonly said EHV-uh-riht /ˈɛv.ə.ɹɪt/.

Is Everett a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Everett is used as a girl name.

How popular is Everett?

In 2024, Everett ranked #2607 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.