Werner
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Defending Warrior
- Origin
- German
Werner Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,423 baby boys have been named Werner. The name peaked in 1930 with 93 US births that year (rank #639). In 2024, ranked #8251 nationally — 7,612 places below its 1930 peak.
Top States for Werner
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Werner births are: New York (404), Wisconsin (185), Texas (169).
Other German-Origin Names Like Werner
If you like Werner's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Werner's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Werner
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner | Defending Warrior | Male | German |
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Compare Werner to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Werner against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).