Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Maverick

Maverick is an English vocabulary word meaning “independently minded”. Interestingly, the word was coined in the mid-1800s by the ranch neighbors of Samuel Maverick, a Texas politician and land baron who refused to brand his cattle. The name received further “Wild Wild West” cachet in 1994 thanks to the movie “Maverick” set in the American Old West starring Mel Gibson as the wisecracking gambler Bret Maverick. In 1986 we saw the release of the hugely popular film “Top Gun” starring a young Tom Cruise as the independently defiant naval pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The word and the name “Maverick” are both distinctly American. We like to think of ourselves as mavericks: free, bold and independent – just like the unbranded cattle who roamed the property of Samuel Maverick. It has also become a popular brand name, such as the basketball team Dallas Mavericks or Madonna’s record label Maverick Records. We also can’t forget the self-described “mavericks” from the 2008 presidential race: John McCain and Sarah Palin.

All About the Baby Name – Maverick

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME MAVERICK

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME MAVERICK

Interestingly, the name Maverick appeared on the American male naming charts for the first time (and very briefly) in the late 1950s. In 1960, the name abruptly disappeared again not to reemerge for another 30+ years in 1994. Clearly, the resurfacing of Maverick as a boy’s name was influenced by the aforementioned movie starring Mel Gibson. The name has done “okay” on the charts – nothing earth shattering. It’s only achieved pretty low-moderate levels of usage. By no means is this a commonly used name. Like Wyatt, Carson or Colton, we think of Maverick as a brawny and masculine name strongly connected with the ideals of the American Old West. The only thing we might say if you chose this name for your little baby boy: be careful what you wish for. Bold independence is a great trait; we agree. But you are making a strong statement with a name like Maverick. It is also a commonly used name for pet dogs. Apropos, Maverick is a Number One in numerology – the independent number.

Quick Facts

ON MAVERICK

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

273

PRONUNCIATION:

MAV-ə-rik

SIMPLE MEANING:

Independent

Characteristics

OF MAVERICK

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Maverick

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME MAVERICK

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Maverick

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME MAVERICK

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Maverick


Popular Songs

ON MAVERICK

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Maverick


Famous People

NAMED MAVERICK

Maverick Matt (aka Matt Bentley, wrestler)
Maverick Sabre (English singer-songwriter and rapper)

Children of Famous People

NAMED MAVERICK

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Maverick

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME MAVERICK

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Maverick