Deacon vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Deacon Rank #551

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Jay mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Deacon and Jay boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.