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Asa vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Deacon Rank #551

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #551 for Deacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Deacon more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Asa and Deacon mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Asa and Deacon boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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