Shawn vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Shawn Rank #639

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Deacon mean?

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

Are Shawn and Deacon boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.