Campbell
Campbell is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “crooked mouth.” It ranked #617 in the United States in 2025. A prominent Scottish clan surname meaning 'crooked mouth' in Gaelic.
how do you pronounce Campbell?
KAM-bel
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what does Campbell mean?
The name Campbell means “crooked mouth.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
A prominent Scottish clan surname meaning 'crooked mouth' in Gaelic. As a given name it carries aristocratic and literary connotations.
where does the name Campbell come from?
Wiktionary gives multiple origins for Campbell as a surname: the main Scottish line comes from Caimbeul, meaning crooked mouth (compare Cameron, crooked nose), matching the table's gloss; a separate Irish-surname line derives from Mac Cathmhaoil (see also Caulfield, Cowell); and as an English surname it can be a variant of Camel, likely influenced by the Scottish form.
the history of Campbell
The source frames Campbell as a clan and surname name with several converging derivations rather than giving a timeline for its use as a given name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #617 |
| 2024 | #923 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Campbell?
- Campbell Scott
- Campbell Brown
what names are similar to Campbell?
what names go well with Campbell?
Sibling names that share Campbell's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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