Deacon vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Deacon Rank #551

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Fabian mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Deacon and Fabian boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.