Duncan vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Deacon mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Duncan and Deacon boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.