Ruben

Meaning of Ruben

Ruben means "behold, a son." It expresses joy at the birth of a male child.

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

Popularity of Ruben

Ruben is climbing again, up to #480 in 2025 from #501 in 2024 after peaking at #207 in 2000.

Notable people named Ruben

• Ruben Studdard
  American Idol winner and singer
• Ruben Blades
  Panamanian salsa singer, actor
• Ruben Loftus-Cheek
  English professional footballer
• Ruben Fleischer
  American film director
• Ruben Gallego
  U.S. Representative from Arizona

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Questions about the name Ruben

What does the name Ruben mean?

Ruben means ruben means "behold, a son." it expresses joy at the birth of a male child, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ruben?

In 2025, Ruben ranked #480 for boys, up from #501 the year before.

When was Ruben most popular?

Ruben peaked at #207 in 2000.