Camaron

Camaron is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." This spelling variation adds a subtle Spanish or Latin flair to the traditional name, as "camarón" means "shrimp" in Spanish. The name has a strong, masculine sound while maintaining softness with its ending. While the Cameron spelling is more common in English-speaking countries, Camaron offers a distinctive alternative that still feels familiar. This name crossed into popular usage as a first name during the 20th century and works well internationally. Common nicknames include Cam or Ron.

Camaron is also given to girls.

Pronounced cam-uh-RAHN.

As of October 2026, Camaron ranked #15481 for girls in US births in 2006 and #12532 for boys in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #10276 for girls in 1998 and #1988 for boys in 1991.