The baby name Maveric is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced US: /ˈmævərɪk/ (MAV-ə-rik).
Maveric is English in Origin.
The baby name Maveric is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced US: /ˈmævərɪk/ (MAV-ə-rik).
Maveric is English in Origin.
Maveric is a streamlined modern spelling of Maverick, an American English given name drawn from the word maverick meaning “independent, nonconformist.” The term arose from 19th‑century Texas rancher Samuel A. Maverick, whose refusal to brand his cattle turned his surname into a synonym for unowned animals - and later for free‑thinking people. As a first name it surfaced in the late 20th century, surged after the 1986 film Top Gun, and climbed again with its 2022 sequel, ranking high for U.S. boys while also appearing occasionally for girls.
The name’s sense centers on individuality, self-direction, and a free spirit. Common variants include Maverick (standard), Mavrick, Maverik, Mavric, and Mavryk; nicknames Mav and Rick/Ricky occur. Related but etymologically distinct is the Slavic Mavrik/Mavriky, from Latin Mauricius. Maveric suits parents seeking a bold, modern choice with Western Americana flavor and a built‑in pop‑culture edge.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| Canada | Boys | 2022 | #305 | 6 | 2,557 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #694 | 7 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #864 | 29 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,457 | 15 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Maveric is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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