Warner

WOR-ner; VAHR-ner

English from German

"army"

Warner Origin and Meaning

The name Warner is a boy's name of English origin meaning "army".

Long connected to the world of movie biz thanks to Warner Bros, Warner is tough sounding surname of Germanic origin. While some English speakers may find it leans a little too close in sound to "worn out" or "warmer", it nevertheless shares the cool -er ending of contemporary favorites like Sawyer, Parker, Cooper, and Carter, while also matching the sturdy sounds or feel of Warren or Walter.

Given to 126 boys in the US in a recent year, double the number that received it a decade prior, Warner might surprise us in the future.

Warner Rank in US Top 1000

# 898 in the US

Popularity of the name Warner

• 1401 Nameberry 2025
• 443 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Warner

• Warner Leroy Baxter American actor
• Warner William Wolf American sportscaster

The name Warner in Pop Culture

• Warner Huntington III boyfriend in the movie "Legally Blonde"
• (Aaron) Warner Anderson character in the "Shatter Me" trilogy by Tahereh Mafi
• Wakko Yakko and Dot Warner, characters in animated series "Animaniacs," inspired by Warner Bros.
• Warner Brothers film studio
• Warner brand of bra