Maverik

A spelling variation of the popular Maverick that doesn't conform to the crowds, but keeps the cool, cowboy feel and the nod to Top Gun.

The word Maverick derives from the surname of a 19th century Texas rancher who didn't brand his calves, and now symbolises someone who is free spirited, unfettered, and unconventional. The Maverik spelling does channel that, given to 88 babies in a recent year, compared to the 6962 registered as Maverick.

If you do really want to be maverick though, it's probably advised to pick a different name, in the US at least.

Maverik is also given to girls.

Pronounced MAV-er-ik.

As of October 2026, Maverik ranked #16753 in US births in 2023 SSA.