Deacon vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Deacon Rank #551

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Deacon or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Troy mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Deacon and Troy boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.