Shipton - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Shipton \sh(ip)-ton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "sheep village; ship village". Place name.

Similar baby names are Chilton and Shelton.

Shipton is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shipton. Compare Shipton with related baby names.