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Warner

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Pronounced WAWR-nur /ˈwɔːr.nΙ™r/High

Meaning: From the English surname Warner, itself from a Germanic personal name built on elements meaning 'guard' and 'army; warrior'. Used here for a girl, though Warner leans strongly to boys, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A surname with armor on: Warner traces to Germanic roots for 'guard' and 'warrior' (said 'WAWR-nur'). Usually a boy's name, which we note.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningFrom the English surname Warner, itself from a Germanic personal name built on elements meaning 'guard' and 'army; warrior'. Used here for a girl, though Warner leans strongly to boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13341 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 72

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202419292024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Warner is an English surname from a Germanic personal name combining elements meaning 'guard' and 'army; warrior'. Carried to England by Norman settlers, it later joined the surname-as-first-name trend. As a girl's name it is rare and reads modern; it remains overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note (said 'WAWR-nur').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against much heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and sturdy.

Did you know? Warner comes from an old Germanic warrior name β€” 'guard' plus 'army'. It arrived in English as a surname and is now a crisp, protective-sounding first name, more often a boy's, which we note (said 'WAWR-nur').
Overall data confidence 55%
References β€” Warner β€” English surname from Germanic 'guard' + 'army'

Variations

WernerWarnor

Nicknames

WarNor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Warner mean?

Warner comes from a Germanic personal name meaning roughly 'guard' plus 'army; warrior', carried into English as a surname.

How do you pronounce Warner?

It's said WAWR-nur /ˈwɔːr.nΙ™r/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Warner a boy or girl name?

Warner is used here for a girl, but it is overwhelmingly a boys' name β€” we note the lean plainly.

How popular is Warner?

Warner is a rare name for girls in the U.S., and more common for boys.

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