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Deacon is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Either from the occupational surname Deacon or directly from the vocabulary word deacon, which refers to a cleric in the Christian church (ultimately from Greek διάκονος (diakonos) meaning ‘servant’)." It ranked #561 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, either from the occupational surname Deacon or directly from the vocabulary word deacon, which refers to a cleric in the Christian church (ultimately from Greek διάκονος (diakonos) meaning ‘servant’). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Deacon ranked #561 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #561 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deacon mean?
Behind the Name does not give Deacon a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: either.
Is Deacon a popular name?
Deacon ranked #561 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Deacon a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Deacon appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Deacon — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
