Deacon vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Deacon Rank #551

Mac Rank #696

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Deacon or Mac more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Mac mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Deacon and Mac boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.