David vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31
Total SSA Count: 7,317
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Josiah Chase Myles Caden

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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

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Greyson Dylan Ian Xander

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31

Maverick Rank #36

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #36 for Maverick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Maverick more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Maverick at #36 in the United States.

What do David and Maverick mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are David and Maverick boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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