Boy Name · Surname Origin
Campbell
Campbell means “Crooked”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Campbell? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Crooked", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Caldwell.
Campbell meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Crooked
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Campbell to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Campbell as C·A·M·P·B·E·L·L, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Campbell is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Campbell variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Campbella, Campbelle, Campbelly, Campbel.
- Nicknames: Camp and C.
- Middle names: Pair Campbell with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Campbell middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Caldwell, Carroll, Carnell, Cardell, Connell — full picks on the sibling names for Campbell guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Campbell? Browse our names like Campbell guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Campbell
What does the name Campbell mean?
Campbell means "Crooked" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Campbell is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Campbell?
Campbell originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Campbell?
Campbell has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Campbell a boy's or girl's name?
Campbell is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Campbell in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Campbell sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Campbell?
Names that share Campbell's sound and style include Caldwell, Carroll, Carnell, Cardell, Connell.
What middle names pair well with Campbell?
Good middle-name fits for Campbell pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Campbell is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Campbell is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Campbell?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Campbell share its rhythm without rhyming — Caldwell, Carroll, Carnell all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.