Cameron
Unisex name · Scottish gaelic · pronounced KAM-run
Verified name
What does Cameron mean?
Crooked nose or stream
Origin and language
Scottish gaelic
Language family: English|Scottish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 76 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 216 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Cam, Cami, Cammy
Variant: Camron, Camryn
Related: Campbell, Lachlan
Using Cameron across cultures
Highland Scottish clan name.
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