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.
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how do you pronounce Campbell?
KAM-bel
where does the name Campbell come from?
In Scotland the surname comes from Caimbeul, meaning crooked mouth, as Cameron means crooked nose. A separate Irish line comes from Mac Cathmhaoil, and as an English surname Campbell can be a variant of Camel, probably influenced by the Scottish form.
As a given name it carries aristocratic and literary connotations.
how popular is this name?
Campbell has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 13 years since 2003, and fell outside it for 10. It peaked at #617 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #617 |
| 2024 | #955 |
| 2010 | #757 |
| 2003 | #914 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Campbell fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Campbell?
- Campbell Scott
- Campbell Brown
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quick answers about Campbell
What does the name Campbell mean?
Campbell means “crooked mouth”.
What is the origin of the name Campbell?
Campbell comes from the Scottish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Campbell?
Campbell ranked #617 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #617, and it has spent 13 years in the top 1,000 since 2003.
Is Campbell a boy or girl name?
Campbell is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Campbell?
Campbell is pronounced KAM-bel, with 2 syllables.
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