Arthur vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Maverick

Boy #36 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"independent thinker, non-conformist"

Origin: American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
6,615
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Maverick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

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Popularity Comparison

Arthur Rank #105
Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #105 for Arthur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Maverick mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Arthur and Maverick boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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