Evert

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-vurt /ˈɛ.vərt/Medium

Meaning: A Dutch/Scandinavian form of Everhard/Everett — from the Germanic, 'strong/brave as a wild boar' (eber, 'boar', + hard, 'brave; hardy')Low

In 30 seconds: Strong/brave as a boar: Evert is Dutch/Scandinavian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EH-vurt').

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Origin LowGermanic, Dutch

MeaningA Dutch/Scandinavian form of Everhard/Everett — from the Germanic, 'strong/brave as a wild boar' (eber, 'boar', + hard, 'brave; hardy')

U.S. rank (2025)#6918 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,316

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Evert is a Dutch/Scandinavian form of Everhard/Everett — from the Germanic, 'strong/brave as a wild boar' (eber, 'boar', + hard, 'brave; hardy'). A crisp, classic name (said 'EH-vurt').

In the U.S. it appears in Dutch and Scandinavian families. Rare, brave-as-a-boar at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Evert is a Dutch/Scandinavian form of Everhard — Germanic 'strong/brave as a wild boar' (eber, 'boar', + hard, 'brave') — crisp and classic (said 'EH-vurt').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Evert — Dutch form of Everhard

Variations

EverhardEverettEvard

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evert mean?

Evert is a Dutch/Scandinavian form of Everhard — Germanic 'strong/brave as a wild boar'.

How do you pronounce Evert?

It's said EH-vurt /ˈɛ.vərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Evert a boy or girl name?

Evert is a boy's name.

How popular is Evert?

Evert is a very rare name in the U.S.