Mac vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Mac Rank #696

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Deacon mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Mac and Deacon boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.