Cam Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cam Name at a Glance

Name	Cam
Meaning	Diminutive of Campbell: Crooked mouth; and of Cameron: Bent nose; crooked river.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cam Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cam means “Diminutive of Campbell: Crooked mouth; and of Cameron: Bent nose; crooked river”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cam Name Origin

Our database records Cam under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cam a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cam is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cam

When considering Cam for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.