Maverick

Updated: March 7, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Maverick is an English boy’s name that means “independent”. Maverick became popular as a given name first in the 1990’s and it hit the top 100 names in 2017. Maverick is a strong choice for parents who want a strong, independent little boy.

Meaning of the name Maverick:

English: independent

Origin of the name Maverick:

Maverick is an American English name that means “independent”. Maverick was an English surname before it entered into use as a given name.

Symbolism of the name Maverick:

Maverick brings to mind hotshot pilots and wild west cowboys. Maverick is a law unto himself.

Style of the name Maverick:

modern

Gender of the name Maverick:

Maverick is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Maverick:

MAV-ə-rik

Number of syllables in the name Maverick:

three

Emotion evoked from the name Maverick:

Maverick evokes feelings of independence and charm.

Alternative spellings for the name Maverick:

Maveric, Maveryck

Nicknames for the name Maverick:

Mack
Rick
Ricky
Mav

Popularity of the name Maverick:

According to the Social Security Administration, Maverick is a modern boy’s name that first became popular in 1994. Maverick has risen in popularity every year and has been in the top 100 since 2018.