What origin is the name Flint?

Flint comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Flint a popular name?

Flint is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Flint?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Flint — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Flint

Q: Is Flint a rare name?

Yes. Flint does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Flint

Flint

Boy

english

1 syllable

Flint is an english boy's name meaning "Flint is a strong, resilient name, symbolizing the enduring nature of 'hard quartz rock.' It speaks of inner strength and steadfastness.".

With english roots, Flint is a boy name that means "Flint is a strong, resilient name, symbolizing the enduring nature of 'hard quartz rock.' It speaks of inner strength and steadfastness.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Flint is a strong, resilient name, symbolizing the enduring nature of 'hard quartz rock.' It speaks of inner strength and steadfastness.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Flint

Very rare in US records

What does Flint mean?

Flint is a boy name of english origin meaning "Flint is a strong, resilient name, symbolizing the enduring nature of 'hard quartz rock.' It speaks of inner strength and steadfastness.".

Is Flint a rare name?

Yes. Flint does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Flint

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Flint

Flint means "Flint is a strong, resilient name, symbolizing the enduring nature of 'hard quartz rock.' It speaks of inner strength and steadfastness." — these names share that spirit.