Bonar - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bonar \b(o)-nar\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "gentle, mannerly". From the French word "debonair". In English, "debonair" now means something closer to "nonchalant" or "urbane", as personified by Fred Astaire. British politician Bonar Law.

Bonar has 2 variant forms: Bonnar and Bonner.

A baby name that sounds like Bonar is Banner.

Bonar 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 Bonar. Click here to compare Bonar with related baby names.