Deacon vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Deacon Rank #551

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Samson mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Deacon and Samson boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.