Deacon Name Meaning & Origin
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The name Deacon is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Deacon is: Dusty one; servant. Greek Meaning: The name Deacon is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Deacon is: Dusty one; servant.
- Famous real-life people named Deacon
John Deacon, bassist from Queen
Deacon Reese Philippe, son of actor Ryan Philippe & actress Reese Witherspoon
Deacon Jones, NFL player for the Rams, Chargers, and Redskins
Deacon Johnson (b. 2006), son of American actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter Don Johnson- Deacon in song, story & screen
"Deacon Blues," song by Steely Dan
Deacon Frost from Blade...Who doesn't love an overachieving and misguided vampire who wants to rule the world?
Deacon Claybourne, character on the TV series "Nashville"
Popular character, Deacon, in the video game Fallout 4.
A deacon is a cleric or church officer, which sounds like a recipe for laced-up propriety. As a name, though, Deacon has a maverick Western style. When actress Reese Witherspoon chose this name for her son, a lot of parents took note of its stylish throwback sound.
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