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Ruben Meaning

    

What does Ruben mean?

The name Ruben is of Hebrew origin.

The meaning of Ruben is "behold a son".

It is also of Dutch and Scandinavian origin, where its meaning is "behold, a son".

Ruben is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ru-ben.

The Given Name Ruben

Ruben is a form of Reuben. See Reuben for further details.

Ruben appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

A wonderfully classic name.

Although often used, your memorable little Ruben, is sure to make it all his own.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Ruben Farfan, Ruben Nicolai, and Ruben Schaken.

Ruben Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 415 in baby name popularity for boys with 750 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 418 in baby name popularity for boys with 746 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Ruben Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Ruben has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Ruben to other names.

Ruben Related Names

Ruben is a form of Reuben.

Famous Rubens

  • Ruben Farfan ~ Soccer Player
  • Ruben Nicolai ~ Actor
  • Ruben Schaken ~ Soccer Player
  • Ruben Zadkovich ~ Soccer Player

Ruben Numerology

What will your new littleRuben be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Ruben are often brave and frail but most of all they are read more >>

Ruben Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Ruben in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Ruben.

Just for fun, see the name Ruben in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Ruben in Nautical Flags page.