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Everett
“Brave as a wild boar”
About the name Everett
Everett is a boy’s name from the German tradition. Its meaning is “brave as a wild boar”. Names from Old German (Germanic) roots, often about strength, nobility and fame — like William, Henry, Emma and Matilda.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More German names
- Charles 👦Free man · German
- Charlie 🧒Free; a short form of Charles and Charlotte · German
- Emerson 🧒Son of Emery · German
- Emery 🧒Brave, powerful · German
- Emmett 👦Whole, universal · German
- Frederick 👦Peaceful ruler · German
- Henry 👦Ruler of the home · German
- Hugo 👦Mind, heart, spirit · German
- Otto 👦Wealth, fortune · German
- Robert 👦Bright fame · German
- William 👦Resolute protector · German
Sibling name ideas (German, girls)
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Amelia 👧Work; industrious and hardworking · German
- Caroline 👧Free; a feminine form of Charles · German
- Ella 👧All, completely; also a short form of Eleanor · German
- Elsa 👧My God is an oath; a short form of Elisabeth · German
- Emma 👧Whole, universal · German
- Frieda 👧Peace · German
More boy names starting with E
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Edward 👦Wealthy guardian · English
- Eitan 👦Strong, steady · Hebrew
- Eli 👦Ascended, uplifted · Hebrew
- Elias 👦My God is the Lord; the Greek form of Elijah · Greek
- Elijah 👦My God is the Lord · Hebrew
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Emmett 👦Whole, universal · German
- Enzo 👦Ruler of the home; an Italian form of Henry · Italian
- Erik 👦Eternal ruler · Scandinavian
Questions and answers
What does the name Everett mean?
Everett is a name of German origin. It means: brave as a wild boar.
Is Everett a boy or girl name?
Everett is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Everett have?
Everett has 7 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Everett a popular name?
Yes. Everett has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.