Wells vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Wells Rank #377

Deacon Rank #551

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Wells or Deacon more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Wells and Deacon mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Wells and Deacon boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.