Wilson vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Wilson Rank #645

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Deacon mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Wilson and Deacon boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.