Shea vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shea

Boy #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Shea Rank #1,494

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1494 for Shea.

Is Shea or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Shea at #1494 in the United States.

What do Shea and Nick mean?

Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Shea and Nick boy or girl names?

Shea is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.