The nameMarwan
Marwan is an old Arabic name, carried by early caliphs.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Marwan is sometimes linked to an Arabic word for a hard white stone, but its meaning is uncertain.
Origin
Arabic.
History
Marwan I was an Umayyad caliph of the 7th century. In England and Wales the name reached 912th place in 2003 and was 934th in 2025.
Popularity of the name Marwan
Marwan in the United States
Marwan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 436 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Marwan. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Marwan in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 44 births a year.
Marwan in the United Kingdom
Marwan was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 207 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Marwan. Half of all babies named Marwan in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 25 births a year on average, against 19 in the five years before.
Marwan in France
Marwan in Belgium
Sibling names for Marwan
Names from the same generation as Marwan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marwan mean?
Marwan is sometimes linked to an Arabic word for a hard white stone, but its meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Marwan?
Arabic.
Is Marwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Marwan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Marwan?
In 2024, Marwan was the 2723rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 48 births.
What are good sibling names for Marwan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aicha, Aziza, Safia and Israa for a sister, Salim, Hashim, Yasser and Abbas for a brother.