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Origin: British

Meaning: Upper settlement

With roots in Old English, Upton is traditionally given as a boy’s name and means “upper settlement”, derived from the phrase “upper town.” More commonly used as a surname, in 1881, Upton was the highest used surname in Sussex in England. Perhaps the best-known bearer of this name was Upton Sinclair, the American writer, politician, and muckraker. Elevate your little one with this timeless namesake.