Campbell

Meaning of Campbell

This name comes from a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked mouth'. It's often associated with a strong and distinctive personality.

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

Popularity of Campbell

Campbell is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #617 in 2025 from #916 in 2003.

Campbell as a boy's name

Campbell is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #764 in the US. This name comes from a Scottish clan name. It means 'crooked mouth' or 'bent mouth'.

Notable people named Campbell

• Naomi Campbell
  Supermodel and actress
• Campbell Scott
  Actress and producer
• Campbell Grace
  Olympic swimmer
• Campbell Black
  Author and journalist
• Campbell Jones
  Politician and lawyer

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Questions about the name Campbell

What does the name Campbell mean?

Campbell means this name comes from a scottish surname meaning 'crooked mouth'. it's often associated with a strong and distinctive personality, and it comes from Scottish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Campbell?

In 2025, Campbell ranked #617 for girls, up from #951 the year before and #764 for boys, up from #922 the year before.

When was Campbell most popular?

Campbell peaked at #617 in 2025.