Nicholas vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#117
Total SSA Count
3,025
Syllables
3
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

Nicholas Rank #117
Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicholas or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Maverick mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Nicholas and Maverick boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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