Maverick vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #44
Total SSA Count: 6,326
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maverick Rank #36

Anthony Rank #44

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maverick or Anthony more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Maverick and Anthony mean?

Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Maverick and Anthony boy or girl names?

Maverick is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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