Maverick vs John

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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John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #21
Total SSA Count: 8,047
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maverick Rank #36

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #36 for Maverick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maverick or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Maverick at #36 in the United States.

What do Maverick and John mean?

Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maverick and John boy or girl names?

Maverick is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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