Everard

Everard is the English variant of the old German name Eberhard. The meaning of the first name is 'strong as a boar' or 'the one who is strong like a boar', derived from the Old High German terms ebur for 'boar, (male) wild pig' and harti for 'firm, hard, strong'.

What does the name Everard mean?

Everard represents the English form of the historical German name Eberhard. It means 'strong as a boar' or 'the one who is strong like a boar' and is based on the Old High German words ebur, meaning 'boar, (male) wild pig', and harti, which stands for 'firm, hard, strong'. Besides the English form, Everard is also found in the Dutch language area, where it is relatively rare overall. Variants in other languages include Everardo (Italian, Spanish) and Everaldo (Portuguese).

Where does the name Everard come from?

The first name Everard has its roots in Old High German and means 'strong as a boar' or 'the one who is strong like a boar'. The components consist of the Old High German word ebur for 'boar, (male) wild pig' and harti for 'firm, hard, strong, determined'. It is primarily common in English.

How do you pronounce Everard?

The pronunciation of Everard is three syllables and has a clear, slightly angular structure. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'E-ve-rard' [ˈɛvəʁaʁt], giving it a solid and structured sound form. The audible 'r' adds depth, while the final 'd' provides a clear conclusion. This makes Everard sound strong, tradition-conscious, and has a slightly Old English character.

When is the name day of Everard?

The name day for Everard is celebrated on January 9, January 24, April 17, June 22, July 22, and August 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Everard is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 1930, reaching 512th place in the Dutch first name charts. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name about 30 times there, placing it 1,261st in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 1,292nd in the Netherlands.

Famous people

• Abraham Everard Simon Thomas (Dutch physician)
• David Everard Ford (English composer)
• Everard Butler (Canadian rower)
• Everard Crynsz. van der Maes (Dutch painter)
• Everard Davis (British sprinter)
• Everard Digby (philosopher from Germany)
• Everard Endt (American sailor)
• Everard Radcliffe (British cricketer)
• Everard Scheidius (theologian from the Netherlands)
• Everard von Calne (English bishop)
• Frederick Everard Zeuner (archaeologist from Germany)
• John Everard Gurdon (British writer)
• Paul Everard Barber (American bishop)
• Peter Everard Coleman (English bishop)
• Robert Everard Woodson (botanist from the USA)