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Warner

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Pronounced WOR-nuhr /ˈwɔɹ.nəɹ/Medium

Meaning: From a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), giving 'defending warrior'.Medium

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Origin MediumGermanic

MeaningFrom a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), giving 'defending warrior'.

U.S. rank (2024)#1502 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births119 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,416

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

The name was brought into England by the Normans, built from the Germanic elements 'warin', 'guard', and 'heri', 'army', for the sense 'defending warrior'. It later worked as both a surname and a given name in English use.

Its protective 'guard' meaning sits comfortably alongside other Germanic warrior names that the Normans carried into England.

Did you know? Warner likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Warner — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Warner mean?

Warner is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Warner?

It's commonly said WOR-nuhr /ˈwɔɹ.nəɹ/.

Is Warner a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Warner is used as a boy name.

How popular is Warner?

In 2024, Warner ranked #1502 in the U.S. for boys, with 119 births recorded.