Everette is a spelling variant of Everett, an English surname that goes back to the Germanic name Eberhard and means "brave boar" or "strong as a boar". The extra e at the end was common in the South in the early 20th century and gives the name an old-fashioned touch; actor Everette Brown and jazz musician Everette Harp carry it. Everette peaked at number 1426 in the US in 2022 and ranks number 1575 in 2025, far below the plain Everett.