Alvar \a-lvar, al-var\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Alvar), is pronounced AL-vah. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Alvar is "elf or magical army, warrior". From Aelfhere. Also possibly an anglicized form of Spanish Alvaro, meaning "all guard" in Old German. Architect Alvar Aalto.

Alvar has 5 variant forms: Albaro, Allvar, Alvaro, Alvarso and Alverio.

Baby names that sound like Alvar are Alvert, Alavaro and Alvern.