Upton
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Upton
The name Upton derives from Old English elements "upp" (up) and "tun" (settlement or town), literally meaning "upper settlement" or "settlement on higher ground." It originated as a place name in England that later became used as a given name, primarily in English-speaking cultures.
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Etymology
The name Upton derives from Old English elements "upp" (up) and "tun" (settlement or town), literally meaning "upper settlement" or "settlement on higher ground." It originated as a place name in England that later became used as a given name, primarily in English-speaking cultures.
Upton currently ranks #14,179 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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