Marwan sits next to 2 phonetic neighbors — Merwan and Marwane are the closest matches by sound. Most share Marwan's Arabic-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
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Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Marwan — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Arabic origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Marwan.
Rhythm: Marwan is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.