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Cameron

“Crooked nose”

3 syllables · 7 letters

About the name Cameron

Highland clan name, unflattering nickname origin, and one of the earliest surnames to make the leap to first-name status for boys. Cameron has since gone partly unisex in America, though it remains solidly masculine in Scotland where the clan still lives.

Cameron is a boy name of Scottish (Gaelic) origin, pronounced KAM-run. On the NameRarity scale it scores 28 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 1990s.

Associated with
adaptablefriendlycompetitivemeasured

Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Crooked nose
Origin
Scottish (Gaelic)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KAM-run
Syllables
3
Letters
7
US rank
#95
Peak era
1990s
Rarity
28 / 100
Per million
~760
Starts with
C
Numerology
33 · The Master Teacher

How popular is Cameron?

Popularity72/100
Rarity28/100

Cameron sits at approximately #95 in recent US rankings. Roughly 760 people per million carry it — about 1 in 1,316. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Cameron

  • Cameron Crowe
    American film director and former Rolling Stone journalist
  • Cameron Smith
    Australian golfer and Open Championship winner

Spellings and variants of Cameron

CamronKameronCamryn

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Cameron — frequently asked questions

What does the name Cameron mean?

Cameron means "Crooked nose". It is a name of Scottish (Gaelic) origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Cameron?

Cameron is pronounced KAM-run, with 3 syllables.

How rare is the name Cameron?

Cameron scores 28 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 1,316 people carry it — about 760 per million.

What is the numerology number for Cameron?

Cameron carries the expression number 33, known as The Master Teacher. Its soul urge number is 3 and its personality number is 3.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Cameron?

The lucky number for Cameron is 33 (with 6, 15, 24 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Aquamarine Glow. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Turquoise.

Is Cameron a popular name?

Cameron currently sits around rank #95 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1990s.