Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary:
Aner a boy. (1.) A Canaanitish chief who joined his forces with those of Abraham in pursuit of Chedorlaomer (Gen. 14:13,24). (2.) A city of Manasseh given to the Levites of Kohath's family (1 Chr. 6:70).Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's):
Aner, answer; song; affliction