Origin: Greek
Meaning: “dusty one, messenger”
The nickname Deacon is used frequently in sports
Deacon Variations and Diminutives:
Deakin, Deecon, Deekon, Deke
Deacon TV and Movie Quotes:
“We’re looking for leads on Deacon’s murder, not
“America’s Skankiest Home Videos”.
Law & Order: SVU – Quarry (2005)
“How’d you get that scar, Deacon?” Blade (1998)
“Hi. I’m Deacon Jones, and I’m here to teach you how
to whip Evil’s ass.” Good vs Evil: Underworld (2000)
Famous people nicknamed Deacon



1. Deacon Jones (b. 1938), American football pro
born David D. Jones
2. Freakin’ Deacon (b. 1983), American wrestler
born Andrew ‘Drew” Hankinson
3. Deacon John (b. 1935), American blues musician, singer
born John Moore
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More Deacons
- Deacon Batista (b. 1969), American wrestling champ
born David Michael Bautista, Jr. - Deacon Frost, fictional Marvel Universe villain
first appearance: The Tomb of Dracula #13 (1973) - Deacon Litz (1897-1967), American race car driver
born Artha Benson Litz - Deacon Phillippe (1872-1952), American baseball pro
born Charles Louis Phillippi - Deacon Sharpe, fictional soap opera character
The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless
portrayed by actor, Sean Kanan - Deacon White (1847-1939), American baseball pro
born James Laurie White - Deacon McGuire (1863-1936), American baseball pro
born James Thomas McGuire
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