Deacon vs Devin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deacon

Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#551
Total SSA Count
539
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deke, Deak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deacon Rank #551
Devin Rank #516

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 vs #551 for Deacon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deacon ___

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

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deacon

Beckett Archer Sloane Harper Crew

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Devin more popular?

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Devin mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Deacon and Devin boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Devin is primarily a boy name.

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