Deacon vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Deacon Rank #551

Seth Rank #559

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Deacon or Seth more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Seth mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Deacon and Seth boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.