Meaning: Independent person
The story
An English word name for an independent person, ultimately taken from a rancher’s surname. Its modern character association comes through the word’s history rather than an ancient given-name root.
Nicknames
- Mav
- Rick
- Ricky
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Strong
Origins
Maverick comes from American English.
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