Campbell - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Campbell \c(a)-mpbe-ll, cam(p)-bell\ is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "crooked mouth". Name of a famous Scottish Highland clan, referring to the facial feature. The hereditary heads of the Campbell clan, the Dukes of Argyll, at one time controlled vast acres of the Scottish highlands and commanded the loyalty of thousands of men. Actor Campbell Scott.

Campbell has 1 variant form: Campbel.

Baby names that sound like Campbell are Kimbell, Gamble, Kimball and Kimbel.

Campbell is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Campbell. Click here to compare Campbell with related baby names.