Maverick
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Maverick
Maverick derives from the surname of Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who left his cattle unbranded, and means "an independent-minded person" or "an unbranded calf." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly American, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Maverick derives from the surname of Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who left his cattle unbranded, and means "an independent-minded person" or "an unbranded calf." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly American, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century.
Maverick currently ranks #49 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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