Gift of God
Matej is the Slavic form of the name Matthew. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which combines the elements 'mattan' (gift) and 'yah' (God). This variation is particularly common in Croatia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Matej in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Slovenian professional road racing cyclist
Slovak race walker and Olympic gold medalist
Slovak polymath, scholar, and Lutheran pastor
Czech professional footballer
