Cameron

At a Glance: Name: Cameron – Meaning: crooked nose (Gaelic cam "crooked/bent" + sròn "nose") – Origin: Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KAM-er-un

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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

Phonetic: KAM-er-un   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cameron mean?

Crooked nose (gaelic cam “crooked/bent” + sròn “nose”). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cameron)

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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