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Campbell

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAM-bul /ˈkæm.bəl/High

Meaning: Crooked mouth; wry-mouthed; from Scottish Gaelic caimbeul (cam: crooked + beul: mouth)High

In 30 seconds: A Scottish Gaelic clan surname meaning 'crooked mouth,' from cam (crooked) and beul (mouth). The Campbell clan is one of Scotland's most powerful Highland clans, infamous for the Glencoe Massacre of 1692.
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Origin HighScottish
MeaningCrooked mouth; wry-mouthed; from Scottish Gaelic caimbeul (cam: crooked + beul: mouth)
U.S. rank (2025)#764 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births337 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,214

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518812025

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

Campbell is a Scottish Gaelic clan surname from caimbeul (cam: crooked + beul: mouth), referring to a wry or crooked mouth — a physical characteristic of a founding ancestor. The Campbells were one of the most powerful Scottish Highland clans from the 13th century onward.

Campbell entered the U.S. boys' given name charts in the 2010s as a surname name. It ranked #922 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The Glencoe Massacre (February 13, 1692), in which members of the Campbell clan killed members of the rival MacDonald clan under the guise of hospitality, remains one of Scotland's most infamous historical events — and gave the Campbell name a dark historical resonance in Highland tradition.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Campbell — Scottish Gaelic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

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Nicknames

CamCamp

Famous Bearers

  • ★Campbell Scott (1961-)
    American actor, director and producer known for Singles and Royal Pains

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Campbell mean?

Campbell means 'crooked mouth,' from Scottish Gaelic caimbeul (cam: crooked + beul: mouth).

How do you pronounce Campbell?

It's said KAM-bul — two syllables, stress on the first. The second syllable is very short.

Is Campbell a boy or girl name?

Campbell is primarily a boys' name but also appears in girls' data.

How popular is Campbell?

Campbell ranked #922 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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