Deacon vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Deacon Rank #551

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Gregory mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Deacon and Gregory boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.