Rhys vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Rhys Rank #354

Deacon Rank #551

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Rhys or Deacon more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Deacon mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Rhys and Deacon boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.