Cameron vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
4,817
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mart, Marty, Mattie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cameron Rank #66
Martha Rank #667

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #667 for Martha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cameron ___

  • Cameron James
  • Cameron Lee
  • Cameron Scott
  • Cameron Alexander
  • Cameron Reid
  • Cameron Grant

Martha ___

  • Martha Jane
  • Martha Elizabeth
  • Martha Ann
  • Martha Grace
  • Martha Louise
  • Martha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cameron

Logan Hayden Piper Jordan Taylor

If you choose Martha

Ruth Helen Dorothy Henry George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cameron or Martha more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Martha mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Cameron and Martha boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Martha is primarily a girl name.

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