Everest
Everest is a boy name of English origin meaning “From the highest mountain”, pronounced EV-er-est. It ranked #796 in the United States in 2025, given to 315 babies, and peaked at #796 in 2025. Common nicknames: Ev, Rest, Evy.
How popular is Everest in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Everest mean, and where does it come from?
Everest is a surname before it is a mountain: the Welsh surveyor George Everest ran the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, and his successor named the peak after him, over his objection — he thought the local names should stand. As a given name it is entirely modern, part of the same impulse that produced Denali, Sierra and Kilimanjaro, and it reached the American top thousand in 2020 on a steady climb. It also carries Everett's sound without Everett's popularity, which is a good deal of the appeal.
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Famous People Named Everest
- George Everest — Welsh surveyor and Surveyor General of India, after whom the mountain is named
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Everest mean?
Everest is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the highest mountain." Everest is a surname before it is a mountain: the Welsh surveyor George Everest ran the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, and his successor named the peak after him, over his objection — he thought the local names should stand. As a given name it is entirely modern, part of the same impulse that produced Denali, Sierra and Kilimanjaro, and it reached the American top thousand in 2020 on a steady climb.
How do you pronounce Everest?
Everest is pronounced EV-er-est. Common variations include Everett, Everes, Evrest.
Is Everest a boy name?
Yes, Everest is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ev, Rest, Evy.