Werner
VER-ner
Popularity
#8251
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,423
Peak Year
#93 in 1930
First Recorded
1889
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Germanic name Warinhar, meaning 'defending warrior' or 'army defender'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Werner Heisenberg
German physicist, pioneer of quantum mechanics.
Werner Herzog
Renowned German film director and screenwriter.
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