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The baby name Clint is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /klɪnt/ (KLIN(t)).

Clint is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /klɪnt/ (KLIN(t))

What is the meaning of the name Clint ?

The baby name Clint is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /klɪnt/ (KLIN(t)).

Clint is English in Origin.

Clint is an English given name with dual roots. As an independent surname-derived forename, it comes from northern English place-names like Clint (North Yorkshire), built on Old Norse/Danish klint, meaning “rocky hillside” or “cliff.” It also serves as the familiar short form of Clinton, an English surname from the Oxfordshire place Glympton, interpreted as “settlement on the River Glyme” or “estate by the Glyme.” Either path gives Clint a rugged, topographic sense.

Found in Britain and the United States by the 19th century, Clint rose sharply in mid-20th-century America, helped by Western star and director Clint Eastwood, later reinforced by figures such as singer Clint Black and footballer Clint Dempsey. Usage peaked in the 1970s–80s and has declined since, lending it a vintage-cowboy vibe today. Variants and related forms include Clinton (formal), Klint (rare spelling influenced by Scandinavian usage), and diminutives like Clinty.

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Famous people with the name Clint

Clint Howard Actor · Born 1959 · United States Clint Howard is an American actor best known for his roles in films like Apollo 13 and The Waterboy. He often appears in movies directed by his brother, Ron Howard, and has a distinctive character actor presence. Clint's career spans decades, with numerous appearances in both film and television. Clint Walker Actor · Born 1927 · United States Clint Walker was an American actor best known for his role as Cheyenne Bodie in the television series 'Cheyenne'. He also appeared in films like 'The Dirty Dozen' and 'Night of the Grizzly'. Born in 1927, Walker became a popular figure in the Western genre during the 1950s and 1960s. Clint Lowery Musician · Born 1971 · United States Clint Lowery is an American musician best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist for the rock band Sevendust, known for songs like "Black," "Denial," and "Enemy." He has also played with Dark New Day and Still Rain, and toured as a guitarist for Korn and Seether.

Clint – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1984 #1 338
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MT 0 #36 8 1,767
MT Boys 0 #68 144 4,064
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #149 6 4,685
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
ZA 0 #262 187 14,421
JM Boys 0 #263 10 6,876
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
PH Boys 0 #301 83 11,440
Canada Boys 2024 #302 5 2,588
CN Boys 0 #308 12 9,639
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
ZA Boys 0 #443 1,230 25,619
CR Boys 0 #446 42 10,188
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #673 25 17,960
QA Boys 0 #676 32 18,093
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
KW Boys 0 #749 21 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
NL Boys 0 #786 166 5,873
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #837 56 7,044
PE Boys 0 #857 22 14,506
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
NG Boys 0 #912 40 16,906
Spain Boys 0 #918 13 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #925 28 5,697
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,047 46 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,086 26 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
DZ 0 #1,164 13 20,130
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,416 56 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,536 79 28,008

Clint is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Sweden
Ireland

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People also ask about Clint

Clint is predominantly a boy's name.
Clint is a one syllable name, pronounced /klɪnt/ (KLIN(t)).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Clinton and Klint.
Yes, very popular — Clint ranked #1 in Ireland in 1984, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Clint ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1984).
Clint's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #327 in 2014 to #302 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 3 notable people named Clint are in our database, including Clint Howard (Actor), Clint Walker (Actor), Clint Lowery (Musician).