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Campbell is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Scottish surname meaning ‘crooked mouth’ from Gaelic cam ‘crooked’ and beul ‘mouth’." It ranked #617 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Scottish surname meaning ‘crooked mouth’ from Gaelic cam ‘crooked’ and beul ‘mouth’. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Campbell ranked #617 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #617 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Campbell mean?
Campbell means "crooked mouth", according to Behind the Name.
Is Campbell a popular name?
Campbell ranked #617 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Campbell a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Campbell appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Campbell — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
