Clinton - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Clinton \c-lin-ton, cl(i)-nton\ is pronounced KLIN-ten. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "fenced settlement". Surname and place name from Glympton in Oxfordshire or Glinton in Northants. An illustrious 18th-century governor of New York, De Witt Clinton, left his name on many New York City locations. US President Bill Clinton; actor Clint Eastwood; singer Clint Black.

Clinton has 3 variant forms: Clint, Clintt and Klint.

Baby names that sound like Clinton are Glenton, Clianth, Cleanto and Glendon.

Clinton is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Clinton. Compare Clinton with related baby names.