Origin, Meaning, And History Of Everett
The origin of the name Everett can be traced to the German name Eberhard where “ebur” means “wild boar” and “hard” means “hardy.” Eberhard was Latinized to Everard. It is believed that the Normans introduced Everard to England, and it got mixed with Eoforheard wherein “eofor” means “boar” and “heard” means “hardy.” The name then became Everett in English. Everett, as a surname, has its origins in East Anglia, which is located in East England. The name Anglia comes from the place Anglia, a peninsula falling under Northern Germany.
Interestingly, Hardy is a name often used as a short form for many German names with “hart” in them, such as Gerard and Hardmond. Apart from these, there aren’t many variations of the name Everett. Some of them are Evert in Swedish, Eberardo in Spanish, and Everette in English. The name Everette is pronounced the same way you would say the words “ever” and “it.” Some nicknames used for this moniker are Rett, Evi, and Evy.
A unique feature of the name Everett is that it is used both as a first name and a surname. Although the name is a favorite among boy parents, recently, it has been considered for girls too. Some unique variations of the name are Barret, Everest, Emmett, and Everton.
The name seems to appeal to comic book writers as there are two Marvel characters named Everett. The alter ego of Marvel Comics mutant superhero Synch is calledEverett Thomas. He first appeared in X-Men #36. You also have Black Panther’s allyEverett K. Ross, a recurring character in the Marvel universe. There is alsoEverett Acker, a supporting character in the hit TV series Breaking Bad. Overall, it can be said that Everett makes for a one-of-a-kind name with a character in it.
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Famous People With The Name Everett
- Everett McGillAmerican actor, best known for Under Siege 2: Dark Territory and TV series Twin Peaks
- Everett RogersAmerican communication theorist and sociologist, came up with the diffusion of innovations theory
- Everett SloaneAmerican character actor, best known for starring in Citizen Kane
- Everett LewisAmerican filmmaker, his debut film The Natural History of Parking Lots won Audience Award for Best Feature Film at Torino International film festival
- Everett WarnerAmerican impressionist painter known for his landscapes, seascapes, and scenes of daily life.
- Everett WoodsArchitect, designed the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Tennessee
- Everett McIverFormer NFL player, inducted into the Elizabeth City State University Sports Hall of Fame
Everett On The Popularity Chart
Everett’s popularity has been on the rise since the 2000s and continues to grow. The graphic representation below will give you more information.
Popularity Over Time
From the 1980s through the 90s, the name Everett was not given to more than 400 babies per million. The name only saw a slight dip in 2020, rising again in 2021 when 4219 babies per million got the name. The graph below represents the trend.
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The name Everett’s ranking was the lowest in 2007 at 20953 which improved to 17626 in 2021. Refer to the graph to understand more.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Everett
Everett is a great choice but if you want to consider a similar-sounding name with different meaning, here are some suggestions for you.
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Names With Same Meaning As Everett
Strong is what you want your little one’s name to represent, but you don’t love the sound of Everett. Take a look at some options that don’t sound like Everett but have the same meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Everett?
The name Everett means somebody who is very brave like a wild boar.
2. What is the origin of the name Everett?
Everett has an Old English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Everett?
Everett is pronounced as eh-vuh-rit.
