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Kameron

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAM-er-un /ˈkæm.ər.ən/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname from Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river), meaning 'crooked nose' (a nickname) or 'bent river'High

In 30 seconds: Kameron is the K-spelling variant of Cameron, the Scottish surname name meaning 'crooked nose.' Strong and modern, the alternate spelling gives it a slightly more distinctive edge while keeping the same friendly sound.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningVariant spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname from Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn' (river), meaning 'crooked nose' (a nickname) or 'bent river'
U.S. rank (2025)#466 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births663 boys (0.04% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 39,003

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519562025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kameron is an alternate spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname from Gaelic cam (crooked, bent) combined with sron (nose) or abhainn (river), giving the meanings 'crooked nose' (a colorful nickname origin) or 'bent river.' The Cameron clan was a major Highland clan, and the name transferred to first-name use through the common Scottish surname-to-given-name tradition.

Cameron and its Kameron variant gained first-name traction in the United States in the latter 20th century. The K spelling is more common for boys, while Cameron is more evenly split. Both rank in the U.S. top 200 boys' names. Cameron Diaz helped bring the name to girls' use as well.

Did you know? The Cameron clan was one of the most powerful Highland clans in Scotland, with Lochiel as their ancestral seat — giving the name Cameron (and Kameron) a deep Scottish Highland heritage that belies its casual American usage.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Cameron — etymology for Cameron/KameronU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CameronCamrynCamron

Nicknames

KamCam

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If you like Kameron…

Cameron— the standard spelling of the same name
Carson— shares the Scottish surname origin and the same rugged American feel
Callum— another Scottish name with the same Highland heritage
Colton— shares the surname-name feel and the same modern American energy

Frequently Asked

What does Kameron mean?

Kameron is a variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) meaning either 'crooked nose' (a clan nickname) or 'bent river.'

How do you pronounce Kameron?

Kameron is pronounced KAM-er-un /ˈkæm.ər.ən/ — three syllables with stress on the first, identical to Cameron.

Is Kameron the same as Cameron?

They are alternate spellings with the same pronunciation. Kameron with a K is a modern American variant, slightly more common for boys.

Is Kameron a popular boys' name?

Kameron and Cameron together rank consistently in the U.S. top 200 boys' names.