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Corey vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Corey Rank #679
Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #679 for Corey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Deacon mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Corey and Deacon boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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