Maverick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maverick Name at a Glance

Name	Maverick
Meaning	When a nineteenth-century American named Maverick refused to brand his calves as other ranchers did; his name came to signify an independent man who avoids conformity.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Maverick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maverick means “When a nineteenth-century American named Maverick refused to brand his calves as other ranchers did; his name came to signify an independent man who avoids conformity”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maverick Name Origin

Our database records Maverick under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maverick a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maverick is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maverick

When considering Maverick for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.