Matej
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
History: A variant or related form of Mateo. Shares the meaning 'Gift of God.'
Similar names: matea, matei, mattea, maite, maitte, mateen, mateo, mates
Name length: 5 letters
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Frequently asked about Matej
What does the name Matej mean?
Matej means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Matej?
Matej has Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Matej?
Matej ranked #11610 in 2024 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Matej most popular?
Matej peaked in 2005 with 12 babies registered that year.
Is Matej a boy or girl name?
Matej is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Matejs in registered births are male.
Is the name Matej rising or falling in popularity?
Matej has risen 1493 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #13103 in 2019 to #11610 in 2024.
How long has Matej been recorded?
Matej appears in birth records across 19 years — from 2002 through 2024.