Shay vs Nickolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shay

Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

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Shay Rank #1,707

Nickolas Rank #1,548

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

Is Shay or Nickolas more popular?

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

What do Shay and Nickolas mean?

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

Are Shay and Nickolas boy or girl names?

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