Ruben
Ruben: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ruben
- A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Reuben.
Etymology
From Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (r'uvén).
How popular is Ruben?
Since 1880, 655 girls and 116,552 boys in the U.S. have been named Ruben (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2758 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #165 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #480 for boys, with 632 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ruben
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ruben
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Ruben FAQ
What does the name Ruben mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Reuben. From Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (r'uvén).
What is the origin of the name Ruben?
Ruben is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ruben?
Since 1880, 655 girls and 116,552 boys in the U.S. have been named Ruben (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2758 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #165 in 1980. In 2025 it ranked #480 for boys, with 632 babies given the name.
Is Ruben a boy or girl name?
Ruben is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 655 girls and 116,552 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.