Deacon vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Deacon Rank #551

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Colson mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Deacon and Colson boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.