The nameMarwane

Marwane is a spelling of Marwan, a boy's name of Arabic origin. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.

Meaning

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

Origin

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

History

Marwane appeared in France in the mid 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.

Popularity of the name Marwane

Marwane in France

1482ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2006peak year (255 births)
3,430babies named Marwane in France since 1900
0128255 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marwane was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,745 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Marwane. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Marwane in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 53 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marwane mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Marwane?

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

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

Marwane is a boy's name.