Cameron
KAM-ər-ən
Popularity
#485
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
339,893
Peak Year
#14,361 in 2000
First Recorded
1882
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Cameron is a Scottish name derived from a Gaelic surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked river'.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Cameron Diaz
American actress.
Cameron Crowe
American film director and screenwriter.
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