Seth vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Seth Rank #559

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Deacon mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Seth and Deacon boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.