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Cassian vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Deacon mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Cassian and Deacon boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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