Marwan

Marwan is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “flint stone.” In 2024 it was given to 48 boys in the United States.

Marwan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“flint stone”

About the name Marwan

Marwan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “flint stone” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Marwan first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2328 in 1974, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 1,309 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marwan in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#2328 in 1974
Peak year
2017
Babies named Marwan in 2024
48
Total since 1880
1,309

Marwan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#912 in 2003
Babies named Marwan in 2025
33
Total since 1996
545

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marwan mean?

Marwan means “flint stone” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Marwan a boy or girl name?

Marwan is a boy name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marwan?

Marwan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Marwan?

Marwan first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #2328 in 1974, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

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