Matej Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAH-tey / /ˈmɑː.teɪ/Slavic; Hebrew
Meaning
Gift of God (Hebrew); a variant of Matthew (Slavic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Slavic cultures, Matej is a common variant of the name Matthew, which has biblical roots. The Hebrew origin emphasizes the name's meaning as 'gift of God,' reflecting its significance in religious contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Matěj
- Mateusz
- Matias
International Variants
- Matteo (Italian)
- Matthias (German)
- Mateusz (Polish)
Famous people named Matej
Matej Tomažič — Slovenian footballer.
Matej Vydra — Czech footballer.
Fictional characters named Matej
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Matej was first seen in the United States in 2002. Matej has ranked as high as #1338 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Matej has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Matej
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |