Deacon (name)

Deacon
GenderMale
LanguageGreek, English
Origin
Meaningmessenger; servant

Deacon is a male given name of Greek and English origin which means ‘messenger’ or ‘servant’. It is also a surname, relating to the occupation of a Deacon.[1]

Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Given name

  • Deacon Maccubbin (born 1943), American LGBTQ rights activist
  • Deacon Manu (born 1979), New Zealand-born Fijian rugby union footballer
  • Deacon John Moore (born 1941), American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll musician, singer, and bandleader
  • Deacon Jones (1938–2013), American NFL football player

References

  1. ^ "Deacon: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
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