Cam vs Emmet

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 #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

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Cam Rank #1,426

Emmet Rank #1,596

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Cam or Emmet more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Cam and Emmet mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Cam and Emmet boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.