Deacon vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Deacon Rank #551

Jefferson Rank #711

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Deacon or Jefferson more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Jefferson mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Deacon and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.