What does Everett mean?
Everett is an English surname from a Germanic name meaning “brave as a wild boar.”
What does Weston mean?
An English place name, “western town or settlement.”
Everett vs Weston
Which is more popular?
Weston is more popular than Everett today: about 5,482 US babies were given the name Weston in 2025, compared with 4,287 named Everett.
| Everett | Weston | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Brave boar | West town |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | EV-er-it | WES-tun |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1882 |
| Peak year | 2025 (4,287) | 2025 (5,482) |
| In 2025 | 4,287 | 5,482 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Everett
Weston
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Everett | Weston |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 24,478 | 25,855 |
| 2010s | 27,404 | 28,812 |
| 2000s | 5,510 | 7,991 |
| 1990s | 3,020 | 6,107 |
| 1980s | 3,119 | 3,402 |
| 1970s | 3,648 | 1,113 |
| 1960s | 6,089 | 515 |
| 1950s | 7,271 | 431 |
| 1940s | 9,314 | 374 |
| 1930s | 10,955 | 384 |
| 1920s | 16,471 | 470 |
| 1910s | 12,748 | 351 |
| 1900s | 2,597 | 57 |
| 1890s | 1,902 | 33 |
| 1880s | 1,374 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Everett or Weston more popular?
Weston is more popular than Everett today: about 5,482 US babies were given the name Weston in 2025, compared with 4,287 named Everett.
What is the difference between Everett and Weston?
Everett means Brave boar (English origin), while Weston means West town (English origin).
Which name is older, Everett or Weston?
In US records, Everett first appears in 1880 and Weston in 1882, so Everett has the longer recorded history.