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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish, Scottish
Pronunciation: BOH-nar or BON-er (IPA: /ˈboʊnɑr/ or /ˈbɒnər/)

What is the meaning of the name Bonar ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bonar

Bonar Law Politician · Born 1858 · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 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.

Bonar – Popularity by country

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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People also ask about Bonar

Bonar is predominantly a boy's name.
Bonar is a 2 syllable name, pronounced BOH-nar or BON-er (IPA: /ˈboʊnɑr/ or /ˈbɒnər/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bonner, Bonnar and Bonár.
Across languages, Bonar has these equivalents: Boniface (similar 'bon' root), Bona (feminine 'good'), Benedict (similar positive meaning).
Bonar is a name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Ireland. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Ireland and its diaspora communities.
Without doubt. Bonar falls well short of the numbers a name needs to reach any national birth ranking, the clearest sign of a genuinely rare name.
Yes — 1 notable people named Bonar are in our database, including Bonar Law (Politician).