Bolivar - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Bolivar \b(o)-li-var\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bolivar. Compare Bolivar with related baby names.