Deacon vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Deacon Rank #551

Colby Rank #582

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Deacon or Colby more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Colby mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Deacon and Colby boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.