Deacon vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Deacon Rank #551

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Royce mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Deacon and Royce boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.