Nickolas vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Nickolas Rank #1,548

Shay Rank #1,707

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Nickolas or Shay more popular?

Nickolas is more popular, ranked #1548 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Shay mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Nickolas and Shay boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.