Deacon vs Titus

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

Titus

Boy #384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"title of honor, great one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#384
Total SSA Count
843
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ty, Tite

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deacon Rank #551
Titus Rank #384

Titus is more popular, ranked #384 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

Titus ___

  • Titus Alexander
  • Titus James
  • Titus Aurelius
  • Titus Elias
  • Titus Cole
  • Titus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deacon

Beckett Archer Sloane Harper Crew

If you choose Titus

Augustus Felix Atticus Cora Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deacon or Titus more popular?

Titus is more popular, ranked #384 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Deacon and Titus mean?

Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin). Titus means "title of honor, great one" (Latin origin).

Are Deacon and Titus boy or girl names?

Deacon is primarily a boy name. Titus is primarily a boy name.

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