Warner
Warner: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔː(ɹ)nə(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Warner
Root meaning: “descendant of Murnán”
- A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval given name, from Germanic war, warin "cautious; heedful; wary; watchful" + her, heri "army", modern German Werner.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage.
Etymology
English, Norman, and German surname, all corresponding to German Werner. Also see Warrener. * As an Irish surname, Anglicized from Ó Murnáin (“descendant of Murnán”); see Murnane.
How popular is Warner?
Since 1880, 79 girls and 8,554 boys in the U.S. have been named Warner (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4243 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #375 in 1899. In 2025, 144 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Warner FAQ
What does the name Warner mean?
Warner traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Murnán". A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval given name, from Germanic war, warin "cautious; heedful; wary; watchful" + her, heri "army", modern German Werner. A male given name transferred from the surname, of occasional usage. English, Norman, and German surname, all corresponding to German Werner. Also see Warrener. * As an Irish surname, Anglicized from Ó Murnáin (“descendant of Murnán”); see Murnane.
What is the origin of the name Warner?
Warner is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Warner?
Since 1880, 79 girls and 8,554 boys in the U.S. have been named Warner (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4243 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #375 in 1899. In 2025, 144 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Warner a boy or girl name?
Warner is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 79 girls and 8,554 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.