Deacon
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Deacon
Deacon derives from the Greek word "diakonos" (διάκονος), meaning "servant" or "minister," originally referring to one who serves or assists in religious duties.
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Etymology
Deacon derives from the Greek word "diakonos" (διάκονος), meaning "servant" or "minister," originally referring to one who serves or assists in religious duties. The name is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in English-speaking Protestant and Catholic communities, where it references the ecclesiastical office of deacon established in early Christianity.
Deacon currently ranks #561 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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