Marwan
Meaningquartz, solid stone · Arabic
Marwan is an Arabic boy name meaning “quartz, solid stone”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationMarwan peaked in 1974, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Marwan you'd meet today is about 51 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Marwans too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Marwan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 29,412 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMarwan first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Marwans? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #807 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Marwan
Marwan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “quartz, solid stone”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Marwan
What does the name Marwan mean?
Marwan means “quartz, solid stone” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Marwan?
Marwan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Marwan a boy or girl name?
Marwan is a boy name. In 2025, 58 US boys were named Marwan.
How popular is the name Marwan?
Marwan ranked #2,363 for US boys in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 1974, when it reached #2,277. Over the last five years it has climbed 365 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Marwan?
Marwan is an Arabic boy name meaning “quartz, solid stone”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.