Campbell
Campbell is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “Crooked mouth”, pronounced KAM-bel. It ranked #617 in the United States in 2025, given to 474 babies, and peaked at #617 in 2025. Common nicknames: Cam, Bell, Cammie.
How popular is Campbell in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Campbell mean, and where does it come from?
Campbell comes from the Gaelic cam beul, "crooked mouth," a nickname that attached itself to a thirteenth-century ancestor and became the name of one of the largest and most powerful clans in Scotland. As a first name it is almost entirely modern and almost entirely American, used for girls and boys in near-equal numbers since the 1990s, and climbing: 2025 is its highest year yet. It belongs to the family of surname-names — Emerson, Sutton, Ellis — that parents choose precisely because they carry no first-name history to argue with.
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Famous People Named Campbell
- Naomi Campbell — British supermodel
- Glen Campbell — American country singer and guitarist
- Campbell Scott — American actor and director
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Campbell mean?
Campbell is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning "Crooked mouth." Campbell comes from the Gaelic cam beul, "crooked mouth," a nickname that attached itself to a thirteenth-century ancestor and became the name of one of the largest and most powerful clans in Scotland. As a first name it is almost entirely modern and almost entirely American, used for girls and boys in near-equal numbers since the 1990s, and climbing: 2025 is its highest year yet.
How do you pronounce Campbell?
Campbell is pronounced KAM-bel. Common variations include Cambell, Campble, Camball.
Is Campbell a unisex name?
Yes, Campbell is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Cam, Bell, Cammie.