Maverick - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Maverick \m(a)-veri-ck, mav(e)-rick\ is pronounced MAV-rick. It is of American origin, and its meaning is "an independent man who avoids conformity". A 19th-century American named Maverick refused to brand his calves as other ranchers did; his name has since then been used in common language.

Maverick has 1 variant form: Mavrick.

Maverick is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Maverick. Click here to compare Maverick with related baby names.