Cam
kam
Popularity
#9646
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
3,054
Peak Year
#139 in 2024
First Recorded
1892
Style
Modern & Trendy, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Cam is a short form of Cameron, which is of Scottish origin, meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked river'. It can also be a short form of names like Camille or Camden.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Cam Newton
American football quarterback and sports celebrity
Cam Gigandet
American actor in film and television series
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