Bolivar - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bolivar \b(o)-li-

is of Spanish and Polish origin, and its meaning is "mighty, warlike". The revolutionary Simon Bolivar (19th century) helped to liberate much of northern South America from Spanish rule.

Bolivar has 2 variant forms: Bolevar and Bollivar.

Baby names that sound like Bolivar are Balfour, Balfor and Balfer.

Bolivar is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#13103 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Bolivar. Compare Bolivar with its variant forms and related boy names.