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Deacon vs Miller

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Miller

Boy #439 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who mills grain"

Origin: Old English (mylenweard)

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#439
Total SSA Count
721
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Deacon Rank #551
Miller Rank #439

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 vs #551 for Deacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Miller more popular?

Miller is more popular, ranked #439 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Miller mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Miller means "one who mills grain" (Old English (mylenweard) origin).

Are Deacon and Miller boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Miller is primarily a boy name.

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