Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Matthias
Maciej is a boy's baby name of Polish origin, the Polish form of Matthias or Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu meaning 'gift of God.' Matthew was one of the twelve apostles and the author of the first Gospel, making this one of the most important names in Christian tradition.
Maciej (pronounced roughly 'MAH-chey') is one of the most common masculine names in Poland, beloved for both its deeply Christian heritage and its distinctly Polish identity. For Polish American families, Maciej connects the child to both biblical tradition and Polish cultural pride.