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Reuben

Originating from Hebrew, Reuben is a biblical name that refers to the age-old saying “behold, a son.” This name comes from the eldest son of Jacob and Leah, who was the forefather of one of the twelve tribes of Israel in the book of Genesis. In recent years, Reuben has started to build popularity in mainstream media. But no matter the ebbs and flows of pop culture, your baby Reuben will no doubt become a household name if they put their mind to it.
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Meaning

Behold, a son

Popularity

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Pronunciation

ROO-ben

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Kind-hearted
  • Resilient
  • Confident

Compatibility

Reuben pairs well with classic and traditional sibling names. It also makes a strong and meaningful middle name choice. This Hebrew name complements a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings, adding a touch of depth and significance to any combination.

Intelligent Kind-hearted Resilient Confident

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Reuben Fine

Reuben Fine

Chess Grandmaster

Born: October 11, 1914 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Reuben Foster

Reuben Foster

American Football Player

Born: April 4, 1994 · Roanoke, Alabama, USA

Portrait of Reuben Studdard

Reuben Studdard

Singer

Born: September 12, 1978 · Frankfurt, West Germany

Portrait of Reuben Droughns

Reuben Droughns

American Football Player

Born: August 21, 1978 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Reuben Thorne

Reuben Thorne

Rugby Player

Born: July 1, 1975 · Sydney, Australia

Portrait of Reuben Reid

Reuben Reid

Footballer

Born: July 26, 1988 · Bristol, England

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Reuben Original form
  • Ruben Spanish
  • Rúben Portuguese
  • רְאוּבֵן Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Russian
  • Georgian
  • Korean
  • Chinese
  • Japanese

Cultural Adaptations

  • रेवन (Revan) Hindi
  • Рубен (Ruben) Russian
  • რუბენ (Ruben) Georgian
  • 루벤 (Rubeun) Korean
  • 鲁本 (Lǔběn) Chinese
  • ルーベン (Rūben) Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reuben

What does Reuben mean?
Behold, a son
What is the origin of Reuben?
Reuben has Hebrew origins.
Is Reuben popular?
Reuben has been viewed 118 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Reuben?
Similar names include Kenny, Silas, Zena, Selah, Oshea.
How do you pronounce Reuben?
Reuben is pronounced ROO-ben.

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