What origin is the name Upshur?

Upshur comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Upshur

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Upshur

Upshur

Boy

English

2 syllables

Upshur is an English boy's name meaning "A surname-derived name of English origin, referring to a place name. It is used as a strong and uncommon first name choice.".

With English roots, Upshur is a boy name that means "A surname-derived name of English origin, referring to a place name. It is used as a strong and uncommon first name choice.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A surname-derived name of English origin, referring to a place name. It is used as a strong and uncommon first name choice.

Popularity

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What does Upshur mean?

Upshur is a boy name of English origin meaning "A surname-derived name of English origin, referring to a place name. It is used as a strong and uncommon first name choice.".

How popular is Upshur?

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Sister names that go with Upshur

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Upshur.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Upshur

Upshur means "A surname-derived name of English origin, referring to a place name. It is used as a strong and uncommon first name choice." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)