Deacon vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Deacon Rank #551

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Philip mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Deacon and Philip boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.