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Deacon

Gender-neutral · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Messenger, servant, of the church
Pronunciation
DEE-kun
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'diakonos' meaning servant or messenger.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Australia

Alternate spellings

  • DeaconGreek / English

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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