Dennis vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Dennis Rank #708

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Dennis or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Deacon mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Dennis and Deacon boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.