Gregory vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Gregory Rank #538

Deacon Rank #551

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Gregory or Deacon more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Deacon mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Gregory and Deacon boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.