Updike - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Updike \u-pdi-ke, up-dike\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "upper bank". Place name. Author John Updike.

Updike has 1 variant form: Updyke.

Updike 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 Updike. Click here to compare Updike with related baby names.