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Cam
♂ Boy
Pronounced KAM /kæm/Low
Meaning: Beloved; crooked nose; warriorLow
In 30 seconds: Cam is a short form of Cameron (from Scottish Gaelic meaning crooked nose) or Camilo (Latin meaning ceremonial attendant). A crisp one-syllable name with multiple heritage connections.
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MeaningBeloved; crooked nose; warrior
U.S. rank (2025)#1395 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births131 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,792
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Cam is a short form of Cameron from Scottish Gaelic cam sron meaning crooked nose, or of Camilo from Latin meaning ceremonial attendant.
Cam has a clean sporty quality in the United States, associated with quarterback Cam Newton.
Did you know? The Scottish clan Cameron takes its name from the Gaelic cam sron meaning crooked nose — a distinctive surname that became one of Scotland's most powerful clans. Cam as a short name carries this entire Highland clan heritage.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
CameronCamiloCamron
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
- ★Cam Newton (b. 1989)American NFL quarterback, 2015 NFL MVP and Super Bowl 50 starter with the Carolina Panthers
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Frequently Asked
What does Cam mean?
Beloved; crooked nose; warrior
How do you pronounce Cam?
Cam is pronounced KAM.
What is the origin of Cam?
Cam comes from Scottish, Latin.
What names are similar to Cam?
Similar names include mac, finn, beck.