Deacon vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Deacon Rank #551

Scott Rank #566

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Deacon or Scott more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Scott mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Deacon and Scott boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.