Sam vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Sam Rank #652

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Deacon mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Sam and Deacon boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.