Deacon vs Hank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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Deacon Rank #551

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Hank mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Deacon and Hank boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.