What does the name Deacon mean?

The name Deacon means "Pastor".

What is the origin of the name Deacon?

Deacon is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 539 babies were named Deacon in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Deacon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 539 →

All-Time Total: 11,038

Peak Year: 2014

Deacon is derived from the Greek word "diakonos," meaning "servant" or "messenger." It has historical roots in Christian ministry.

Boy names closely related to Deacon

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Girl names closely related to Deacon

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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