Deacon vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

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Deacon Rank #551

Porter Rank #616

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Deacon or Porter more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Porter mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Deacon and Porter boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.