Deacon vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Deacon Rank #551

Duncan Rank #1,104

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Deacon or Duncan more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Duncan mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Deacon and Duncan boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.