The nameMarouane

Marouane is a North African form of Marwan, a boy's name of Arabic origin. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.

Meaning

Marouane comes from the Arabic Marwan, an old name of debated meaning.

Origin

Arabic. Marwan I was an Umayyad caliph in the 7th century.

History

Marouane appeared in the early 1970s and peaked around 2010.

Famous people named Marouane

Popularity of the name Marouane

Marouane in France

1818thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (180 births)
2,950babies named Marouane in France since 1900
090180 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marouane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,150 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Marouane. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Marouane in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marouane mean?

Marouane comes from the Arabic Marwan, an old name of debated meaning.

What is the origin of the name Marouane?

Arabic. Marwan I was an Umayyad caliph in the 7th century.

Is Marouane a girl's or a boy's name?

Marouane is a boy's name.

Who are famous people named Marouane?

Marouane Chamakh, Moroccan footballer.