US Popularity:28689
Origin:German
Meaning:Defending warrior
Werner is a masculine name and surname used throughout northern Europe with the high and mighty meaning of “defending warrior.” This lofty title derives from the German Warinhari and has been chosen by members of the nobility for centuries. Werner I was the name of one of the last bishops to be appointed by the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto III. If you can feel baby’s brave and protective spirit already vibrating with ambition, Werner may be the one.

Famous People Named Werner

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  • Werner von Siemens
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How Popular Is The Name Werner?

U.S. Births

Overall:Werner is currently #28689 in U.S. births
Boy:Werner is currently #14013 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#14013
in 2023
- 5770
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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