Maverick vs Miles

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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Miles

Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

Cultural Roots

English Latin Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#37
Total SSA Count
6,611
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maverick Rank #36
Miles Rank #37

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #37 for Miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maverick or Miles more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Maverick and Miles mean?

Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Maverick and Miles boy or girl names?

Maverick is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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