Ian vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish British Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #75
Total SSA Count: 4,547
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

Ian Rank #75

Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #75 for Ian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ian or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Maverick mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Ian and Maverick boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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