Deacon

Meaning of Deacon

This name comes from an ancient Greek word that referred to a servant or messenger. It later became a title in the early Christian church for an ordained minister.

Deacon has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Deacon

Deacon has cooled off, slipping to #561 in 2025, down from a peak of #420 in 2014.

Notable people named Deacon

• Deacon Jones
  Legendary NFL defensive end
• Deacon Brodie
  Scottish cabinet maker, thief
• Deacon Frost
  Marvel Comics vampire villain
• Deacon Claybourne
  Fictional character, 'Nashville' star
• Deacon Phillippe
  American record producer

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Questions about the name Deacon

What does the name Deacon mean?

Deacon means this name comes from an ancient greek word that referred to a servant or messenger. it later became a title in the early christian church for an ordained minister, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

Deacon is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Deacon?

In 2025, Deacon ranked #561 for boys, down from #550 the year before.

When was Deacon most popular?

Deacon peaked at #420 in 2014.