Maverick

At a Glance: Name: Maverick – Meaning: independent, nonconformist – Origin: English surname (Devon, England, attested from the 1500s); American usage – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAV-rik

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Maverick started out as an English surname from Devon, first showing up in records in the 1500s before it crossed over to American use and eventually became a first name. Its meaning, independent and nonconformist, actually comes from that surname history rather than anything invented for babies. It's pronounced MAV-rik, and today it's classified as a bold, trailblazing, modern name choice.

Meaning & Origin of Maverick

Meaning: Independent, nonconformist.

Origin: English surname (Devon, England, attested from the 1500s); American usage.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Maverick

Phonetic: MAV-rik   IPA: /ˈmævrɪk/

Popularity of Maverick

In Social Security Administration data going back to 1957, Maverick has climbed all the way to its highest point yet: rank #36 in 2024, with 6,615 boys given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1957–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Maverick mean?

Independent, nonconformist. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maverick)

How do you pronounce Maverick?

Maverick is pronounced MAV-rik (IPA: /ˈmævrɪk/).

Is Maverick a popular name right now?

Maverick is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #36 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)

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