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UK boy's name

Marwaan

A masculine Arabic name meaning "passing through" or "wanderer".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Marwaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Marwaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 5 births.

This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Marwaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Marwaan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 5 boys were registered as Marwaan.
  • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Marwaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

5 births

Estimated living

39

2026

Meaning

What does Marwaan mean?

The name Marwaan is of Arabic origin, deriving from the root word "Marw" which means "to pass" or "to travel." It is believed to have emerged in the 7th century CE, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Marwan" and was closely associated with the Umayyad Dynasty, one of the most influential dynasties in early Islamic history. The first Caliph of the Umayyad Dynasty, Marwan I (624-685 CE), was a prominent figure who played a crucial role in the establishment of the dynasty.

The name Marwaan gained widespread recognition during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphs, particularly Marwan II (688-750 CE), who ruled from 744 to 750 CE. His reign was marked by significant territorial expansion and the consolidation of Umayyad power in the region.

Over the centuries, the name Marwaan has been associated with several notable figures in Islamic history and literature. One such figure is Marwan ibn al-Hakam (623-685 CE), a renowned Arab general and governor who served under the Umayyad Caliphate.

Another prominent individual with the name Marwaan was Marwan al-Kabir (653-708 CE), a distinguished poet and scholar who made significant contributions to Arabic literature during the Umayyad period.

In more recent times, the name Marwaan has been carried by various individuals, including Marwan Barghouti (born 1959), a Palestinian political figure and activist, and Marwan Muasher (born 1956), a Jordanian diplomat and former foreign minister.

While the name Marwaan has its roots in the Arab world, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and regions, reflecting the widespread influence of Arabic language and Islamic culture throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Marwaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Marwaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Marwaan, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Marwaan
01345200620152024

Decades

Marwaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Marwaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4585 10 3
2010s #4095 23 6
2000s #4290 6 2

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FAQ

Marwaan: questions and answers

How popular is the name Marwaan in the UK right now?

In 2024, Marwaan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Marwaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 5 babies registered as Marwaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Marwaan?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "passing through" or "wanderer".

How many people are called Marwaan in the UK?

A total of 39 babies have been registered as Marwaan across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.