What does the name Ruben mean?

The name Ruben means "Behold, a son".

What is the origin of the name Ruben?

Ruben is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 607 babies were named Ruben in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ruben is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 607 →

All-Time Total: 114,742

Peak Year: 1992

Ruben is derived from the Hebrew name Reuven, meaning "behold, a son." It is associated with the biblical figure Reuben, the eldest son of Jacob.

Boy names closely related to Ruben

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Girl names closely related to Ruben

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Names with similar meaning to Ruben

Reuben Rubin

Births per year in the United States

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