Deacon vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Deacon Rank #551

Callister Rank #43,579

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Deacon or Callister more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Callister mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Deacon and Callister boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.