Matej Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Matej is a popular boy name in 2 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Matej is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #8, with an average rank of 8.5 across 2 ranked entries.
Matej is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as gift of God.
Matej appears across 2 countries, especially in Europe, including Czechia and Slovakia.
Common forms and related variants include Matěj and Matthew.
Pronunciation references include MAH-tyay, MAT-ej, and IPA ˈmacɛj.
Origins: Hebrew
Common meanings: The Czech form of 'Matthew,' meaning 'gift of God.' It is a traditional and enduringly popular name in Czech culture.
Pronunciation samples: MAH-tyay, MAT-ej | IPA: ˈmacɛj
Variants and aliases: Matěj, Matthew
Regional Usage Summary
Europe
Popularity by Country
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