What origin is the name Uemon?

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

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Uemon — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Uemon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Uemon

Uemon

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Uemon (右衛門) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Means "a gate guardian"; a traditional Japanese name.".

Uemon is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Means "a gate guardian"; a traditional Japanese name.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 右衛門
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "a gate guardian"; a traditional Japanese name.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 右衛門

Quick answers about Uemon

What does Uemon mean?

Uemon is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Means "a gate guardian"; a traditional Japanese name.".

How popular is Uemon?

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Sister names that go with Uemon

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Uemon.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Uemon

Uemon means "Means "a gate guardian"; a traditional Japanese name." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)