"He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places."
Christian Name · English Origin
Upton Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Upton
boy
Upton means "Upper town; High settlement", a boy's name of English origin. The name Upton does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Upton dwells on high — hinds' feet secure, munitions of rocks defending, bread given, waters sure, the elevated soul whose high place is God's provision.
Is Upton in the Bible?
No — the name Upton does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Upper town; High settlement", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Upton.
Pronunciation:/UP-tun/
OriginEnglish
MeaningUpper town; High settlement
What does Upton mean?
Upton is a boy name of English origin meaning "Upper town; High settlement". Upton dwells in the heights — and God sets His people on high. 'He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.' Upton is elevated by divine power.
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What does Upton mean in the Bible?
Upton means "Upper town; High settlement" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Upton dwells in the heights — and God sets His people on high. 'He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.' Upton is elevated by divine power.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Upton?
Upton is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Upper town; High settlement" — not because Scripture names anyone Upton.
"He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure."
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Which books of the Bible mention Upton?
Upton is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Upton?
Upton dwells on high — hinds' feet secure, munitions of rocks defending, bread given, waters sure, the elevated soul whose high place is God's provision.
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Names like Upton
Other English biblical names that share the spirit of "Upper town; High settlement" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Haven
"Safe place; Harbor; Refuge"
girl
Haven
"Safe place; Harbor"
girl
Wren
"Small bird; Songbird"
girl
Garrison
"Fortified place; Stronghold"
boy
Garrison
"Fortified place; Troops stationed"
boy
Harlow
"Army hill; Rock hill; Meadow of the hares"
girl
Hartley
"Deer meadow; Stag clearing"
boy
Haven
"Safe place; Harbor"
unisex
Names that pair well with Upton
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Haven
girl
"Safe place; Harbor; Refuge"
Upton & Haven
Haven
girl
"Safe place; Harbor"
Upton & Haven
Hadley
girl
"Heather field; Field of heather"
Upton & Hadley
Harlow
girl
"Rocky hill; Army hill"
Upton & Harlow
Harlow
girl
"Army hill; Rock hill; Meadow of the hares"
Upton & Harlow
Harper
unisex
"Harp player"
Upton & Harper
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Upton name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Upton does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Upper town; High settlement", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Upton.
Upton means "Upper town; High settlement." It is an English name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Upper town; High settlement" — runs right through the Bible.
English. Upton comes into English from English and carries the sense "Upper town; High settlement." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Upton
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Upton?
You can read every verse where Upton appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.