Sean vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Sean Rank #437

Deacon Rank #551

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Sean or Deacon more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Sean and Deacon mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Sean and Deacon boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.