Baylor vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Deacon Rank #551

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #551 for Deacon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Deacon ___

  • Deacon James
  • Deacon Cole
  • Deacon Gray
  • Deacon Rhett
  • Deacon Wells
  • Deacon Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Deacon

Beckett Archer Sloane Harper Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Deacon more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Deacon mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Baylor and Deacon boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.

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