Stephen vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Stephen Rank #378

Deacon Rank #551

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Stephen or Deacon more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Deacon mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Stephen and Deacon boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.