Deacon vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Deacon Rank #551

Phillip Rank #627

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Deacon or Phillip more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Phillip mean?

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

Are Deacon and Phillip boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.