The baby name Bonar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOH-nar or BON-er (IPA: /ˈboʊnɑr/ or /ˈbɒnər/).
The baby name Bonar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BOH-nar or BON-er (IPA: /ˈboʊnɑr/ or /ˈbɒnər/).
Bonar is Irish, Scottish in Origin.
Bonar is a rare masculine given name from a Scottish surname. That surname likely derives from Scots/Middle English bonnaire (Old French debonnaire, de bon aire “of good bearing”), a nickname for a “good‑natured, courteous” person. It can also reference the place name Bonar in Sutherland, reflecting Gaelic–Norse layers; in Ireland it is sometimes conflated with Bonner, though the origins differ. The surname is well attested in medieval Lowland records. The core meaning evokes good character and graceful manners.
As a given name, Bonar appears in the English‑speaking world from the 19th century as a transferred family name, helped by Scottish‑Canadian prime minister Andrew Bonar Law. Variants and related forms include Bonnar, Bonner, Bonare/Bonair (archaic), and the short form Bo. Usage remains uncommon, lending a distinctive, heritage‑rich profile.
Bonar is a rare name. Our records hold just 40 recorded uses, spread over 14 countries.
| Bonar Law Bonar Law was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1922 to 1923. He is most famous for his leadership during a turbulent period in British politics, including his role in addressing post-World War I economic challenges. Despite his short tenure, he left a significant impact on the Conservative Party and the country's political landscape. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | 0 | #38 | 2 | 2,238 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #131 | 5 | 4,130 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,174 | 9 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,195 | 5 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Bonar is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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