Clint vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clint

Boy #2,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky hill settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,460
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cli, Cly, Clie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clint Rank #2,460
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #2460 for Clint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clint ___

  • Clint James
  • Clint Lee
  • Clint Ray
  • Clint Dale
  • Clint Wayne
  • Clint Dean

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clint

Duke Rex Donna Brenda Dale

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clint or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Clint at #2460 in the United States.

What do Clint and Emma mean?

Clint means "rocky hill settlement" (Old English origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Clint and Emma boy or girl names?

Clint is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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