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Mateusz

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-TEH-oosh /maˈtɛ.uʃ/Medium

Meaning: Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is one of the most familiar boys' names in Poland and a strong heritage pick abroad.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mateusz is the Polish Matthew — 'gift of God', a classic across Poland (said 'mah-TEH-oosh').
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Origin MediumPolish, Hebrew
MeaningMateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It is one of the most familiar boys' names in Poland and a strong heritage pick abroad.
U.S. rank (2024)#13472 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819872024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu — 'gift of God'. The apostle and evangelist Matthew carried the name across Christian Europe, where each language reshaped it: Mateo in Spanish, Matteo in Italian, Matyas in Hungarian, Mateusz in Polish. It remains a mainstay of Polish naming and travels well as a heritage name (said 'mah-TEH-oosh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Polish families. Rare here, classic there.

Did you know? Mateusz is Poland's Matthew: the Hebrew root Mattityahu means 'gift of God', and the name has been a top choice for Polish boys for generations (said 'mah-TEH-oosh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Mateusz — Polish form of Matthew, Hebrew Mattityahu 'gift of God'

Variations

MatthewMateoMatej

Nicknames

MateoMattMati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mateusz mean?

Mateusz is the Polish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Mateusz?

It's said mah-TEH-oosh /maˈtɛ.uʃ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mateusz a boy or girl name?

Mateusz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mateusz?

Mateusz is rare in the U.S., though it is a long-standing favorite in Poland.

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