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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Behold, a son! (reu + ben)
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ROO-bin
Reuben is a Hebrew name, pronounced ROO-bin, formed from the elements reu and ben — together meaning "behold, a son!" It's a name with a long paper trail in U.S. records, tracked by the Social Security Administration continuously from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Reuben
Meaning: Behold, a son! (reu + ben).
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Reuben
ROO-binIPA /ˈruːbɪn/
Popularity of Reuben
Reuben hit its high point back in 1880, ranking #149 with 92 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #874, though 275 babies were named Reuben that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Reuben mean?
Behold, a son! (reu + ben). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Reuben?
Reuben is pronounced ROO-bin (IPA: /ˈruːbɪn/).
Is Reuben a popular name right now?
Reuben peaked at #149 in 1880 and is ranked #874 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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