Flynn vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Flynn Rank #738

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Deacon mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Flynn and Deacon boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.