At a Glance
- Meaning
- Behold, a son
- Origin
- Hebrew (variant of Reuben)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ROO-ben
Ruben is a Hebrew (variant of Reuben) boy's name meaning “behold, a son”.
Meaning & Origin of Ruben
Meaning: Behold, a son.
Origin: Hebrew (variant of Reuben).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ruben
ROO-benIPA /ˈruːbən/
Popularity of Ruben
● Peak: #165 in 1980 · ● Latest: #501 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024.
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