Jay vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Jay Rank #397

Deacon Rank #551

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Jay or Deacon more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Jay and Deacon mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Jay and Deacon boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.