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The baby name Wojciech is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'polish_ipa': '/ˈvɔjt͡ɕɛx/', 'anglicized': 'VOY-chekh or VOY-check (/ˈvɔɪtʃɛk/)'}.

Wojciech is Polish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Polish
Pronunciation: {'polish_ipa': '/ˈvɔjt͡ɕɛx/', 'anglicized': 'VOY-chekh or VOY-check (/ˈvɔɪtʃɛk/)'}

What is the meaning of the name Wojciech ?

The baby name Wojciech is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'polish_ipa': '/ˈvɔjt͡ɕɛx/', 'anglicized': 'VOY-chekh or VOY-check (/ˈvɔɪtʃɛk/)'}.

Wojciech is Polish in Origin.

Wojciech is a traditional West Slavic masculine name formed from the elements woj/voj “warrior, army” and ciech “joy, solace,” yielding meanings such as “joyful warrior” or “consolation of the army.” Its prominence in Poland stems from the medieval cult of Saint Wojciech - better known internationally as Adalbert of Prague - whose birth name Vojtěch anchored the name across Central Europe. Celebrated on 23 April in the Polish name‑day calendar, Wojciech has been steadily used from the Middle Ages through the present and remains a classic choice.

Variants include Czech Vojtěch and Slovak Vojtech; Belarusian and Ukrainian borrowings appear as Voitsek/Voitsekh. Common Polish diminutives are Wojtek, Wojtuś, and Wojcio, with Wojtek sometimes used independently. The Latin form Adalbertus occurs in hagiographic and historical records; despite the association, it is not etymologically related to the Germanic Adalbert (“noble-bright”). A rare feminine counterpart, Wojciecha, also exists.

Wojciech has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Wojciech

Wojciech Jaruzelski Politician · Born 1923 · Poland Wojciech Jaruzelski was a Polish politician best known for serving as the last communist leader of Poland. He played a significant role during the Cold War era, particularly with his imposition of martial law in Poland in 1981 to suppress political opposition. Wojciech Pszoniak Actor · Born 1942 · Poland Wojciech Pszoniak was a Polish actor best known for his role in the film 'The Promised Land' directed by Andrzej Wajda. He also starred in 'Danton' and 'The Wedding', showcasing his versatility and talent in Polish cinema.

Wojciech – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2021 #1 762
PL Boys 0 #28 12,362 6,459
PL 0 #54 583 2,600
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Norway Boys 2022 #120 4 434
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
CZ Boys 0 #290 15 6,530
DK Boys 0 #298 28 7,401
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PL Girls 0 #323 32 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
France Boys 2019 #392 3 2,886
Austria Boys 0 #406 37 2,180
Germany 0 #422 16 2,542
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
NL Boys 0 #629 340 5,873
Finland Boys 2026 #671 12 3,552
Germany Boys 0 #698 264 5,697
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
United States Boys 2018 #880 5 7,242
Spain Boys 0 #899 32 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,359 113 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Wojciech is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Sweden
France

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People also ask about Wojciech

Wojciech is predominantly a boy's name.
Wojciech is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'polish_ipa': '/ˈvɔjt͡ɕɛx/', 'anglicized': 'VOY-chekh or VOY-check (/ˈvɔɪtʃɛk/)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Wojtek (diminutive), Vojtěch (Czech), Vojtech (Slovak/Czech without diacritic) and Voytech (transliteration).
Yes, very popular — Wojciech ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Wojciech ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Wojciech's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #147 in 2012 to #120 in 2022 in Norway.
Yes — 2 notable people named Wojciech are in our database, including Wojciech Jaruzelski (Politician), Wojciech Pszoniak (Actor).