Deacon
Deacon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Servant, messenger”, pronounced DEE-kun. It ranked #561 in the United States in 2025, given to 529 babies, and peaked at #420 in 2014. Common nicknames: Deke, Dee.
How popular is Deacon in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Deacon mean, and where does it come from?
Deacon comes from the Greek diakonos, "servant" or "minister," the title given in the New Testament to those who handled the practical work of the early church and still used for an ordained office in most Christian traditions. As a first name it is modern and American: it appears in birth records from the 1970s, entered the top thousand in 2004, and belongs with Ranger, Judge and Cannon among the occupational names that read as strong rather than churchy. Deke and Dee do the work of a nickname.
How is Deacon used around the world?
Deacon is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Deacon?
Famous People Named Deacon
- Deacon Jones — American Hall of Fame football defensive end who coined the term sack
- Deacon Frey — American musician and son of Glenn Frey
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Deacon mean?
Deacon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Servant, messenger." Deacon comes from the Greek diakonos, "servant" or "minister," the title given in the New Testament to those who handled the practical work of the early church and still used for an ordained office in most Christian traditions. As a first name it is modern and American: it appears in birth records from the 1970s, entered the top thousand in 2004, and belongs with Ranger, Judge and Cannon among the occupational names that read as strong rather than churchy.
How do you pronounce Deacon?
Deacon is pronounced DEE-kun. Common variations include Deakin, Deakon, Deacan.
Is Deacon a boy name?
Yes, Deacon is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Deke, Dee.