Deacon vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Deacon Rank #551

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Benson mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Deacon and Benson boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.