Names Starting With M
BoyEnglish#43 in 2025
Maverick
Maverick is a boys' name of English origin meaning “independent one, nonconformist.” It ranked #43 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MAV-er-ik
meaning & origin
The name Maverick means “independent one, nonconformist.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Derived from Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who refused to brand his cattle. The unbranded cattle became known as 'mavericks,' and the term became synonymous with independence and nonconformity.
popularity over time
#612020
#552021
#502022
#462023
#432024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #43 |
| 2023 | #46 |
| 2022 | #50 |
| 2021 | #55 |
| 2020 | #61 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Maverick
- Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Top Gun character)
- Samuel Maverick (Texas rancher)
- Maverick McNeill (Logan Paul's son)
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