Maverick

American

"independent, nonconformist"

Maverick Origin and Meaning

The name Maverick is a boy's name of American origin meaning "independent, nonconformist".

It's ironic that the name Maverick is not such a maverick anymore. Heard first in a 1950s James Garner western TV series, and then as the Tom Cruise character in Top Gun, Maverick symbolizes an unfettered, free spirit.

In fact, Maverick is the name of the Baby Name DNA type that's the least conventional and the most adventurous of all. But the name Maverick is too popular these days to appeal to someone whose Baby Name DNA type is Maverick these days, having shot up into the US Top 100 back in 2017.

Also on the rise in the UK and Canada, Maverick was given to 6962 boys in the US in 2023 — nearly six times the number who were given the name a decade ago. With its cool, cowboy vibes and surname-feel, it does appeal to contemporary tastes and fits in with the likes of Waylon, Walker, Brody, and Cooper.

As a word, Maverick came about in the 19th century, derived from the surname of a nonconforming Texas rancher who didn't brand his calves. If it was this unconventional feel you were hoping for, you could consider Ranger, Merritt, Cormac, or Whittaker.

Maverick Rank in US Top 1000

# 37 in the US

Maverick Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 201 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Maverick

• 37 US 2023
• 201 Nameberry 2025
• 28 Canada 2023
• 27 Future 2035
• 347 England 2023
• 100 Australia 2024
• 33 Dogs 2023
• 77 Cats 2020

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Famous People Named Maverick

• Maverick Viñales (Ruiz) Spanish motorcycle racer
• Maverick Weller Australian rules footballer
• Matthew James "Maverick Matt" Bentley American pro wrestler
• Maverick Wild ring name of Scott Cameron Despres, American pro wrestler
• Maverick Sabre stage name of Michael Stafford, English,Irish singer,songwriter
• Maverick former stage name of Anders Lundström, Swedish musician
• Maverick Elijah Sooter (b. 2010) son of Christian singer Meredith Andrews and Jacob Sooter
• Maverick Ott (b. 2015) son of ice hockey player Steve Ott
• Maverick Jax Ericson (b. 2016) son of TV personality Briana Renee of "Little Women: LA"
• Maverick Reed McKinney (b. 2016) son of TV personalities Maci Bookout and Taylor McKinney of "Teen Mom"
• Samuel Augustus Maverick American rancher, lawyer and politician, originator of the term "maverick"
• Maverick Nicolas Phelps (b. 2019) son of Olympian Michael Phelps and Nicole Phelps

The name Maverick in Pop Culture

• Maverick brand name of Internet imbecile and idiot Logan Paul's merchandise
• Maverick Pete Mitchell's call sign in the popular film "Top Gun", played by Tom Cruise.
• Bret Bart, Beau, and Brent Maverick, main characters on TV's "Maverick" and 1994 film
• Maverick term for wild, unbranded cattle, originating with Samuel Maverick
• Maverick mutant in X,Men comics
• OS X 10.9 Mavericks Apple Mac operating system, released in 2013.
• Dallas Mavericks American professional basketball team
• Maverick a roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio
• Maverik gas station/convenience store chain