Deacon vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

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Deacon Rank #551

Riggs Rank #669

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #669 for Riggs.

Is Deacon or Riggs more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Riggs at #669 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Riggs mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Deacon and Riggs boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.