Maciej

Q: What is the origin of Maciej?

Maciej is of Polish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Maciej?

According to the latest SSA data, Maciej is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Maciej a boy name?

Maciej is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Maciej is the Polish form of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew and traditionally interpreted as gift of God.

Themes:polishbiblicaltheophoric

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Popularity History of Maciej

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Maciej did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Maciej Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Maciej.

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macy

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maci

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ciej

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iejy

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ciey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maciej

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Maciej mean?

Maciej means "Gift of God". Maciej is the Polish form of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew and traditionally interpreted as gift of God.

What is the origin of Maciej?

Maciej is of Polish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Maciej?

According to the latest SSA data, Maciej is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Maciej a boy name?

Maciej is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Maciej?

Popular nicknames for Maciej include macy, maci, my, mo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Maciej?

There are many names similar to Maciej in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginPolish, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoni Andrzej Arek Bartosz Bartlomiej

Sisters

Aniela Anetta Alicja Agnieszka Ewelina

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