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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Crooked mouth
- Origin
- Scottish Gaelic (surname)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- KAM-bul
Campbell is a Scottish Gaelic surname, from caimbeul, meaning 'crooked mouth' – it's the name of a Scottish clan, not a nod to warmth or love, despite a popular claim to the contrary. It's used as a given name for any gender and is pronounced KAM-bul (IPA /ˈkæmbəl/). If you like names with clan and surname roots, Campbell fits that explorer style.
Meaning & Origin of Campbell
Meaning: Crooked mouth.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic (surname).
A common claim: Campbell means 'warmth and love' Actually: Campbell doesn't mean 'warmth and love' – it's from Gaelic caimbeul, 'crooked mouth', the name of a Scottish clan.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Campbell
KAM-bulIPA /ˈkæmbəl/
Popularity of Campbell
Campbell peaked at #663 in 2006, when 435 babies were given the name, and has since cooled to #922 in 2024, with 251 babies.
Names Like Campbell
These names share Campbell’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Campbell mean?
Crooked mouth. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Campbell?
Campbell is pronounced KAM-bul (IPA: /ˈkæmbəl/).
Is Campbell a popular name right now?
Campbell peaked at #663 in 2006 and is ranked #922 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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