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Drew vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
550
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Drew Rank #543
Deacon Rank #551

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #551 for Deacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drew or Deacon more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Drew and Deacon mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Drew and Deacon boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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