Cam vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Cam Rank #1,426

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Cam or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Alder mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Cam and Alder boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.