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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Crooked nose (Gaelic cam "crooked/bent" + sròn "nose")
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KAM-er-un
Cameron comes from Scottish Gaelic, built from cam ("crooked" or "bent") and sròn ("nose"), giving it the literal meaning "crooked nose." It's a neutral name, pronounced KAM-er-un, with a worldly, timeless, classic feel.
Meaning & Origin of Cameron
Meaning: Crooked nose (Gaelic cam "crooked/bent" + sròn "nose").
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Cameron
KAM-er-unIPA /ˈkæmərən/
Popularity of Cameron
Cameron peaked at #31 in 2000, when 12,765 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had settled to #66, with 4,817 babies receiving it that year.
Names Like Cameron
These names share Cameron’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Cameron mean?
Crooked nose (Gaelic cam “crooked/bent” + sròn “nose”). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cameron?
Cameron is pronounced KAM-er-un (IPA: /ˈkæmərən/).
Is Cameron a popular name right now?
Cameron peaked at #31 in 2000 and is ranked #66 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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