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Definition of cameron
cameron
/ˈkæm.ə.ɹən/
cam · er · on
Plural:Camerons
cameron Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
• noun
1
A widely used unisex given name of Scottish origin.
Example
"Cameron decided to study environmental science at the university."
2
A surname of Scottish origin, historically associated with a prominent Highland clan.
Example
"The history of Clan Cameron is deeply intertwined with the Jacobite uprisings in Scotland."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic 'cam-shròn', meaning 'crooked nose', derived from 'cam' (crooked) and 'sròn' (nose). It originated as a nickname that eventually became the name of a prominent Scottish Highland clan.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cameron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cameron