Everest
Meaning & Origin
Everest is a place name referring to the world’s tallest mountain, itself named for surveyor Sir George Everest. It symbolizes ambition and towering achievement.
Popularity
Everest has grown quickly since the 2010s, part of the trend toward grand geographic names, now within the U.S. top 400 for boys.
Nicknames & Variations
Common nicknames include Rest and Ever. There are no major spelling variants.
Similar Names
Similar grand geographic names include Atlas, Caspian, Sterling, and Orion.
Personality & Trivia
Everest suggests towering ambition and adventure, drawing directly on the world’s highest peak.
Famous People Named Everest
- A rising geographic name with growing modern use
Quick Facts
- Gender: Boy
- Origin: English (geographic)
- Meaning: Named after Mount Everest
- Pronunciation: EV-er-est
