Campbell

At a Glance: Name: Campbell – Meaning: crooked mouth – Origin: Scottish Gaelic (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KAM-bul

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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

Phonetic: KAM-bul   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Campbell mean?

Crooked mouth. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Campbell)

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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