George vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

George Rank #123
Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Maverick mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are George and Maverick boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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