Name:
Deacon
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Deacon is an Anglo – Scottish name and is derived from the Old English word “deakne”, itself derived from the Latin word “diaconus” or the Greek “diakonos” which means 'a manservant or a friend'. In Latin the term came to be associated with the clergy, with a deacon being a rank below that of an ordained minister.
Pronunciation:
DEE-kən
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Deacon:
Deacon Jones : football player
Deacon Phillippe : baseball player
Deacon Turner : football player
Deacon White : baseball player