He who is happy in battle
Derived from the Slavic elements 'woj' (warrior/war) and 'ciech' (joy/happiness). It is one of the oldest and most traditional Polish names, famously borne by Saint Adalbert of Prague (known as Wojciech in Polish).
Less common today
Wojciech isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,753 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
Professional football goalkeeper
Renowned Polish painter and sculptor
Former President of Poland
Influential film director
Classical and film score composer
Syrian brown bear that served in the Polish Army
