Cameron Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cameron Name at a Glance

Name	Cameron
Meaning	Crooked. From the Celtic Cameron meaning Crooked nose. Nickname of a Highland chieftain with a crooked nose.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cameron Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cameron means “Crooked. From the Celtic Cameron meaning Crooked nose. Nickname of a Highland chieftain with a crooked nose”. 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.

Cameron Name Origin

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

Is Cameron a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Cameron

When considering Cameron 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.