Cam
Meaning
short form of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic, 'crooked nose'
The formal names behind Cam
Cam is an established short form of this name.
Cameron · Scottish origin · traditionally "crooked nose", from Gaelic cam sron
Cam's name family
One shared root links 6 names across 2 languages.
Shared root: from Scottish Gaelic cam sròn "crooked nose", a Highland clan name turned given name; one name in many modern spellings
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Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cam peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Cam
Most people given the name Cam in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cam deep dive
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