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Otis vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otis Rank #733
Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #733 for Otis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otis or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Otis and Deacon mean?

Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Otis and Deacon boy or girl names?

Otis is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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