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Edgar vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Edgar Rank #460
Deacon Rank #551

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #551 for Deacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Deacon more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Deacon mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Edgar and Deacon boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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