Deacon vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Deacon Rank #551

Onyx Rank #359

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Onyx more popular?

Onyx is more popular, ranked #359 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Onyx mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Deacon and Onyx boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.