Everet
Everet is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave as a wild boar.
Origin and history
Everet is a variant spelling of Everett, derived from the Old English name Eoforheard, meaning 'brave as a wild boar'. While Everett is highly popular, the single 't' spelling Everet remains relatively rare in the United States. It offers a classic surname-as-first-name style with a slightly streamlined ending.
Popularity in the United States
752 babies in the United States have been named Everet since 1880. It ranks #3924 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 96 |
| 1920-1930 | 143 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 36 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 44 |
| 2010-2019 | 109 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Nicknames
Ev, Rhett
Fun facts
- Everet is a less common spelling variant of Everett, which consistently ranks among the top male names in the United States.
- The name traces back through Old English to ancient Germanic elements representing strength and courage symbolized by the wild boar.