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.
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 Jaruzelski 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 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. |
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:
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