Samuel vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
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

Samuel Rank #17
Maverick Rank #36

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #36 for Maverick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Maverick more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Maverick at #36 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Maverick mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Samuel and Maverick boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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