Clint

Meaning of Clint

The name Clint means 'settlement on a hill' or 'from the headland estate.' It's often a shortened form of Clinton.

Clint has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Clint

After ranking as high as #919 in 2000, Clint has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Clint

• Clint Eastwood
  Legendary actor, director, film icon
• Clint Black
  Grammy-winning country music singer
• Clint Dempsey
  Renowned American soccer player
• Clint Walker
  Tall Western film actor
• Clint Bowyer
  Popular NASCAR race car driver

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Questions about the name Clint

What does the name Clint mean?

Clint means the name clint means 'settlement on a hill' or 'from the headland estate.' it's often a shortened form of clinton, and it comes from English origins.

Is Clint a boy's or a girl's name?

Clint is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Clint?

Clint did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Clint most popular?

Clint peaked at #919 in 2000.