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Cameron
Meaning: crooked nose · Origin: Scottish Gaelic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Scottish clan name, from Gaelic cam shròn, 'crooked nose'. Used for both boys and girls.
Nicknames
Cam
Variants & related names
Kameron, Camron
Cameron name art
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FAQ
What does the name Cameron mean?
Cameron means “crooked nose”. It comes from Scottish Gaelic.
Is Cameron a popular name?
Yes — Cameron has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Cameron?
Cam.
What are other forms of Cameron?
Kameron, Camron.
Similar names
Dallas · Brody · Logan · Ian · Carson · Callum
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.