Save Type Mountain Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɛv.ə.ɹɪst/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links From the surname Everest. This is the English name of the world's highest mountain, located in the Himalayas, which was named after the British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866). Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootEverest (surname)Given Name DescendantEverest(English)