Werner Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Werner Name at a Glance

Name	Werner
Meaning	Protecting army.
Origin	Teutonic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Werner Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Werner means “Protecting army”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Werner Name Origin

Our database records Werner under Teutonic origin. Browse more Teutonic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Werner a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Werner is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Werner

When considering Werner for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.