Jefferson vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Jefferson Rank #711

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Deacon mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Jefferson and Deacon boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.