Cameron
Scottish boy's name meaning “crooked nose”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Scottish
- Meaning
- crooked nose
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #58
- Born in 2023
- 5,085
Meaning & origin
Cameron is a Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic cam ('crooked') and sron ('nose'). It is used for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Cameron ranked #58 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,085 US boys were given the name Cameron.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #35 in 1998
“Unranked” means Cameron was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with C.
Nicknames
Cam
Cameron: frequently asked questions
What does the name Cameron mean?
Cameron is a Scottish name meaning "crooked nose". Cameron is a Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic cam ('crooked') and sron ('nose'). It is used for any gender.
Where does the name Cameron come from?
Cameron is of Scottish origin. Cameron is a Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic cam ('crooked') and sron ('nose'). It is used for any gender.
Is Cameron a boy or a girl name?
Cameron is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Cameron?
In 2023, 5,085 US boys were given the name Cameron.
Is Cameron a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Cameron ranked #58 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Cameron?
Common nicknames for Cameron include Cam.