Everard is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements 'ebur' meaning 'boar' and '-hard' meaning 'strong'. It was borne by several historical figures, including Everard Digby, a 16th-century English Catholic martyr, and Everard Home, an 18th-century British surgeon known for his work in treating gunshot wounds. The name has gained some popularity over the centuries but remains relatively rare today.
The name Everard experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in the early 1920s and late 1940s to mid-1960s, and a notable spike in 1920 with 15 births. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor in recent decades, with only 5 births recorded in both 1988 and 1998.