Deacon

Deacon has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Deacon isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Deacon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Deacon was, in the past month, the 1803rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Deacon is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Deacon was viewed 57 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Deacon's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Deacon is most adored in Oklahoma, Oregon and Idaho.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Washington and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Deacon.

Most popular breeds named Deacon:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Shetland Sheepdog
4. Mastiff
5. Boxer

Deacon is found in these categories:

scottish

Associated with Scottish history as a title for guild leaders.

greek

Derived from Greek word "diakonos" meaning servant or messenger.

badass

Connotes religious authority and strength, suggesting a dog with a commanding presence and unwavering loyalty.

spiritual

Deacon is a title for a cleric in Christian churches, symbolizing servitude and spiritual guidance.

country

Deacon is often associated with Southern Baptist churches, prevalent in rural, American regions.