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The baby name Cameron is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæmərən/ (KAM-ə-rən).

Cameron is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation: /ˈkæmərən/ (KAM-ə-rən)

What is the meaning of the name Cameron ?

The baby name Cameron is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkæmərən/ (KAM-ə-rən).

Cameron is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Cameron derives from the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron (from cam “crooked, bent” + sròn “nose”), a descriptive epithet associated with the Highland Clan Cameron of Lochaber. The surname appears in medieval records and became well known through clan history and Scottish emigration. As a given name in the English-speaking world, it transitioned from surname style to first-name use by the 19th century, spreading widely in Scotland, Canada, Australia, and the United States.

The name is firmly unisex today. It ranked strongly for boys in the late 20th century and saw notable use for girls from the 1990s onward - helped by public figures such as actor Cameron Diaz. Common variants and spellings include Kameron, Camron, Kamron, Camryn and Kamryn (often feminine in North America), and Cameran; the Gaelic form is Camshron. Nicknames include Cam. The core meaning remains “crooked nose,” a traditional nickname signifying a distinctive feature.

Cameron has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cameron

Cameron Diaz Actor · Born 1972 · United States Cameron Diaz is an American actress best known for hit films like There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels, and Shrek. Known for both comedy and drama, she has starred in movies that have earned over $3 billion at the U.S. box office. Cameron Boyce Actor · Born 1999 · United States Cameron Boyce was an American actor best known for Disney Channel’s Descendants and Jessie. He started acting as a child, appearing in films like Mirrors, Eagle Eye, and Grown Ups. Cameron Crowe Actor · Born 1957 · United States Cameron Crowe is best known as an American filmmaker and writer, especially for films like Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, and Say Anything.... Born in 1957, he has also worked as a journalist and has won major honors including an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Grammy.
Cameron Mitchell Actor · Born 1918 · United States Cameron Mitchell may refer to several people, most notably the American actor known for films like Death of a Salesman, How to Marry a Millionaire, and the TV western The High Chaparral. Cameron Bright Actor · Born 1993 · Canada Cameron Bright is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in The Twilight Saga, The Butterfly Effect, and X-Men: The Last Stand. Born Cameron Douglas Crigger on January 26, 1993, he has also appeared in films like Godsend, Birth, and Thank You for Smoking. Cameron Dallas Actor · Born 1994 · United States Cameron Dallas is best known for becoming popular on Vine and YouTube. He is an American social media personality, actor, and singer.

Celebrity babies named Cameron

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Cameron Douglas Michael Douglas television actor ★★★★★

Cameron – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Ireland Girls 2015 #1 — 945
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
New Zealand Boys 2010 #34 132 99
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
United States Boys 2024 #65 4,817 7,044
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
Canada Boys 2024 #106 263 2,588
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
CR 0 #149 10 5,526
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
Sweden Girls 2010 #173 2 1,467
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
France Boys 2021 #187 251 2,865
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
Belgium Boys 2014 #201 23 399
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
NA Boys 0 #215 21 6,830
LU Boys 0 #216 5 4,970
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
Canada Girls 2024 #237 49 2,795
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
JM Boys 0 #251 22 6,876
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
ZA 0 #257 194 14,421
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CN Boys 0 #305 15 9,639
ZA Boys 0 #305 2,023 25,619
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
CR Boys 0 #380 109 10,188
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
France Girls 2021 #389 17 3,185
United States Girls 2024 #404 628 8,487
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
HK Boys 0 #495 33 12,905
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Girls 0 #519 14 11,342
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
CM Boys 0 #541 10 12,054
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
CL Boys 0 #643 23 13,390
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #646 37 3,552
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #656 42 17,960
QA Boys 0 #687 21 18,093
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #689 9 13,071
IT 0 #694 21 4,183
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
CL Girls 0 #836 16 14,098
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
OM Boys 0 #867 15 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #874 57 5,610
NL Boys 0 #880 72 5,873
CO Boys 0 #903 18 15,656
Germany Boys 0 #907 46 5,697
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
EG Boys 0 #921 5 15,035
ZA Girls 0 #921 221 25,928
NG Boys 0 #927 25 16,906
PE Girls 0 #932 12 14,861
NL Girls 0 #936 20 5,933
MX Boys 0 #946 37 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,044 49 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,056 23 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,073 39 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,162 22 17,781
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
TR 0 #1,191 21 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,371 101 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,418 29 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,598 17 28,008

Cameron is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
France
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Cameron

Cameron is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Cameron is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkæmərən/ (KAM-ə-rən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cam, Cammy, Cami, Camron, Camren and Camryn.
Yes, very popular — Cameron ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Cameron ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 10 notable people named Cameron are in our database, including Cameron Diaz (Actor), Cameron Boyce (Actor), Cameron Crowe (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Cameron for their child, including Michael Douglas.