Roy vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Roy Rank #542

Deacon Rank #551

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Roy or Deacon more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Roy and Deacon mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Roy and Deacon boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.