Phillip vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 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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Phillip Rank #627

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Phillip or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Deacon mean?

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

Are Phillip and Deacon boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.