Reuben

Meaning of Reuben

It means "behold, a son" or "see, a son." It's a statement of joy at the birth of a male child.

Reuben has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Reuben

After ranking as high as #740 in 2002, Reuben has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Reuben

• Reuben Kaye
  Australian comedian and cabaret artist
• Reuben Foster
  American football linebacker
• Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg
  American cartoonist and inventor
• Reuben Mattus
  Co-founder of Häagen-Dazs
• Reuben Fine
  American chess grandmaster

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Questions about the name Reuben

What does the name Reuben mean?

Reuben means it means "behold, a son" or "see, a son." it's a statement of joy at the birth of a male child, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Reuben a boy's or a girl's name?

Reuben is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Reuben?

Reuben did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Reuben most popular?

Reuben peaked at #740 in 2002.