Philip vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Philip Rank #522

Deacon Rank #551

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Philip or Deacon more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Philip and Deacon mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Philip and Deacon boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.