Campbell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Campbell Name at a Glance

Name	Campbell
Meaning	Derived from a Scottish surname based on the Gaelic meaning crooked mouth. Campbell is used occasionally as a first name in Scotland, and in families of Scottish descent in other parts of the world.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Campbell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Campbell means “Derived from a Scottish surname based on the Gaelic meaning crooked mouth. Campbell is used occasionally as a first name in Scotland, and in families of Scottish descent in other parts of the world”. 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.

Campbell Name Origin

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

Is Campbell a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Campbell

When considering Campbell 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.