Ruben
- Hebrew: Behold, a son
- Scandinavian: A version of Reuben; Behold, a son
Origin:
Description:
In the Bible, Reuben was the firstborn of Jacob and Leah, and patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Ruben is just the Scandinavian version of that name. While the moniker hit its peak in 1992, it's still considered a fairly popular boys name.
Popularity:
How popular is Ruben? Here's how many babies were named Ruben over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Ranking Name
Alternate Spellings:
Famous Namesakes:
Singer Ruben Studdard
Syllables:
2
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