Cameron

Meaning of Cameron

The name means 'crooked nose'. It's a Scottish surname that became a given name.

Cameron has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cameron

Cameron has held fairly steady, sitting around #76 in 2025 after peaking at #31 in 2000.

Cameron as a girl's name

Cameron is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #487 in the US. This name comes from a Scottish surname. It means someone who lives near a winding river or crooked stream.

Notable people named Cameron

• Cameron Diaz
  Award-winning actress and producer
• Cameron Boyce
  Talented actor and dancer
• Cameron Mitchell
  Versatile stage and screen actor
• Cameron Heyward
  Dominant NFL defensive lineman
• Cameron Crowe
  Acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter

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Questions about the name Cameron

What does the name Cameron mean?

Cameron means the name means 'crooked nose'. it's a scottish surname that became a given name, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Cameron a boy's or a girl's name?

Cameron is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Cameron?

In 2025, Cameron ranked #76 for boys, down from #66 the year before and #487 for girls, down from #486 the year before.

When was Cameron most popular?

Cameron peaked at #31 in 2000.