Duke vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Duke Rank #710

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Deacon mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Duke and Deacon boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.