Deacon vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Deacon Rank #551

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Edgar mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Deacon and Edgar boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.