Maverick Very Common

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

"The team struggled to coordinate their efforts because our lead engineer was such a maverick who refused to follow standard protocols."

an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

"The cowboy spent hours trying to catch the maverick calf that had wandered off before anyone else could claim it."

An unbranded range animal.

"The fans were thrilled when their local football team's maverick scored the winning touchdown in overtime."

A member of one of the sports teams with a mascot called Maverick.

To take an unbranded range animal.

"The cowboy quickly roped the maverick before it could join its herd."

independent in behavior or thought

"she led a somewhat irregular private life"

"maverick politicians"

Unbranded.

"The cowboy's horse was a maverick, lacking any brand on its flank."

A surname​.

"After graduating from Stanford, Elon Musk became known as a maverick who took bold risks in space exploration."