Deacon vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Deacon Rank #551

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Damon mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Deacon and Damon boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.