Errett
A boy's name of German origin with 23 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Errett hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1915, with 23 total recorded births.
Errett is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Errett is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Errett is a boy's baby name, a variant of Everett, from the Old High German Eberhard, meaning "brave as a wild boar" — from eber (boar) and hard (brave, strong). Everett has been experiencing a notable revival in recent years as parents rediscover distinguished vintage names.
Errett has the same dignified vintage character as Everett in a more stripped-down spelling — a name with animal-kingdom strength and the quiet confidence of someone who doesn't need to announce themselves.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Errett's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Errett follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Errett's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Errett has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 12 | — |
The Story of Errett
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Errett is a name steeped in history. Boys named Errett are most likely born between 1915 and 1929.
How rare is Errett?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Errett is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1910s with 12 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1915–1930)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 6 | #3714 |
| 1921 | 5 | #4549 |
| 1919 | 7 | #3526 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4005 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1930