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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Ever, a personal name possibly rooted in Old English eofor (boar)
- Origin
- English (surname, patronymic)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EV-er-sun
Everson is a boy's name of English origin, built as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Ever" — Ever itself is thought to trace back to the Old English word eofor, meaning boar. It's pronounced EV-er-sun (/ˈɛvərsən/). As a surname-turned-first-name, its meaning comes from that family-line construction rather than a standalone word.
Meaning & Origin of Everson
Meaning: Son of Ever, a personal name possibly rooted in Old English eofor (boar).
Origin: English (surname, patronymic).
How to Pronounce Everson
EV-er-sunIPA /ˈɛvərsən/
Popularity of Everson
Social Security Administration records for Everson run from 1920 through 2024, and its highest point on record is also its most recent: #1640 in 2024, with 103 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Everson mean?
Son of Ever, a personal name possibly rooted in Old English eofor (boar).
How do you pronounce Everson?
Everson is pronounced EV-er-sun (IPA: /ˈɛvərsən/).
Is Everson a popular name right now?
Everson is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1640 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)
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