Deacon vs Philip

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

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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Deacon Rank #551
Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Deacon

Beckett Archer Sloane Harper Crew

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Philip mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Deacon and Philip boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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