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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Defending warrior, army defender
- Origin
- English/Germanic (variant of Werner)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- WOR-ner
Warner is an English and Germanic name, a variant of Werner, that means defending warrior or army defender. Social Security records for the name stretch all the way back to 1880, so it has a long history in American naming even though it has always been rare. If a straightforward, warrior-rooted meaning is what you're after, Warner delivers that plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Warner
Meaning: Defending warrior, army defender.
Origin: English/Germanic (variant of Werner).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Warner
WOR-nerIPA /ˈwɔːrnər/
Popularity of Warner
Warner's high point came in 1899, when it ranked #375 with 25 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1502, with 119 babies recorded.
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FAQ
What does the name Warner mean?
Defending warrior, army defender. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Warner?
Warner is pronounced WOR-ner (IPA: /ˈwɔːrnər/).
Is Warner a popular name right now?
Warner peaked at #375 in 1899 and is ranked #1502 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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