Evan vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #143
Total SSA Count: 2,526
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143

Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #143 for Evan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Maverick mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Evan and Maverick boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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