Clinton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Clinton Name at a Glance

Name	Clinton
Meaning	Settlement on a hill, or from the headland estate. From an Old English surname and place name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Clinton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Clinton means “Settlement on a hill, or from the headland estate. From an Old English surname and place name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Clinton Name Origin

Our database records Clinton under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Clinton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Clinton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Clinton

When considering Clinton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.