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Samson vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Deacon Rank #551

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #551 for Deacon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Deacon more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Samson and Deacon mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Samson and Deacon boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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