Everley

Meaning of Everley

Everley is a refined variant of the English surname Everly, which traces back to the Old English elements “eofor” (boar) and “lēah” (clearing or meadow) and to the village of Everleigh in Wiltshire. The meaning hints at a woodland scene—boars roaming a sunlit glade—yet the name’s current appeal is more urbane than rustic, reflecting the modern Anglo-American fondness for surnames repurposed as given names. In U.S. data, Everley first surfaced in 2008 with a mere seven births and has inched steadily upward, settling around the mid-700s by 2024; it is recognizably fashionable without feeling overexposed. The extra “e” sets this spelling apart from the better-known Everly, lending just enough distinction while preserving the airy, three-syllable cadence (pronounced EV-er-lee). Pop-culture visibility arrived when celebrity parents chose the original form in 2013, but Everley still enjoys a degree of under-the-radar exclusivity. For families seeking a name that balances contemporary style with a whisper of Old English pastoral imagery, Everley offers a clear, inviting meadow all its own.