Nicky vs Shade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicky

Boy #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

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Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

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Nicky Rank #5,420

Shade Rank #5,590

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 vs #5590 for Shade.

Is Nicky or Shade more popular?

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Nicky and Shade mean?

Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin).

Are Nicky and Shade boy or girl names?

Nicky is primarily a boy name. Shade is primarily a boy name.