Everett
Meaning of Everett
Everett originated as an English surname derived from the Old High German Eberhard—ebur “wild boar” plus hard “brave, hardy”—so its etymology rather literally promises “boar-like courage.” First adopted as a given name in the United States during the late-Victorian era, it entered the Social Security rolls at No. 108 in 1880, dipped to the mid-300s by the 1970s, and has since staged a measured comeback, rejoining the Top 100 in 2022 and sitting at 84th in 2024—a textbook example of what demographers call a U-shaped popularity curve. Pronounced EH-vər-it, the name’s consonant frame and three neat syllables give it a tidy, almost architectural resonance. Contemporary associations range from the coastal city of Everett, Washington, to the dry-witted British actor Rupert Everett, offering both geographic solidity and cultural polish. In short, the name pairs an ancient emblem of fortitude with a modern, understated sheen—suitable for parents who prefer their classics seasoned with just a trace of bohemian edge.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as EH-vuhr-it (/ɛ.vər.ɪt/)
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Notable People Named Everett
| Everett Rogers was an American communication theorist and sociologist who created the diffusion of innovations theory, introduced the term early adopter, and served as a distinguished professor at the University of New Mexico. |
| American artist, poet, and writer Everett Ruess explored the High Sierra, California coast, and Southwest deserts before vanishing in Utah in 1934, his fate unknown. |
| Everett Alvarez Jr. is a retired U.S. Navy officer who was the first American pilot shot down and captured in the Vietnam War and spent more than eight years as a POW, the second longest-held in U.S. history. |
| Everett Smith Beneke was an American medical mycologist and Michigan State University professor who led the American Board of Bioanalysis and advanced the understanding of human mycoses. |
| Everett Glen Burkhalter was a mid 20th century American politician who served in the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council, and the US House of Representatives. |
