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
- Peak year
- 1998 (#35)
Meaning & origin
Cameron is a Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic cam ('crooked') and sron ('nose'). It is used for any gender.
Is Cameron a Scottish name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
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.
How to spell Cameron
Cameron is spelled C-A-M-E-R-O-N — 7 letters and 3 syllables.
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 used for both. In the latest US data it was given to 639 girls and 5,085 boys — about 11% girls and 89% boys.
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.
How do you spell Cameron?
Cameron is spelled C-A-M-E-R-O-N — 7 letters.
How common is the name Cameron?
In 2023, 5,085 US boys were given the name Cameron. In the latest US data, Cameron ranked #58 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Cameron a Scottish name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Gaelic or Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Cameron mean in Scottish?
In Scottish, Cameron means "crooked nose". Cameron is a Scottish clan surname from the Gaelic cam ('crooked') and sron ('nose'). It is used for any gender.
Is Cameron a Gaelic name?
Cameron is usually classified as Scottish, and Gaelic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Gaelic too. It means "crooked nose".