Deacon vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

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Deacon Rank #551

Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Clay mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Deacon and Clay boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.