Updike - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Updike \u-pdi-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "upper bank". Place name. Author John Updike.

Updike has 1 variant form: Updyke.

Updike is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#11134 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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