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Everette

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Pronounced EV-uh-ret /ΛˆΙ›v.ɚ.Ι›t/Medium

Meaning: Brave as a wild boarMedium

In 30 seconds: Everette is an English name of Germanic origin meaning 'brave as a wild boar'. The boar was an old emblem of fierce courage.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBrave as a wild boar
U.S. rank (2025)#1575 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births108 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 11,089

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 191918802025

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

Everette draws on Germanic roots linking it to the wild boar, an animal long admired for its strength and fearlessness. The boar appears across early Germanic naming as a symbol of a brave warrior. The fuller spelling here lends the name an antique, ornamented look.

Forms like Everett and Everitt show the same name with lighter endings. The three syllables, EV-er-et, carry a vintage, gentlemanly tone.

Did you know? Everette is a spelling variant of Everett, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Everette β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EverettEveritt

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

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Everleighβ€” shares Everette's 'Ever-' opening and antique style
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Nateβ€” shares the -te ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Everette mean?

Everette is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Everette?

It's commonly said EV-uh-ret /ΛˆΙ›v.ɚ.Ι›t/.

Is Everette a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Everette?

In 2024, Everette ranked #1576 in the U.S. for boys, with 109 births recorded.

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