Reuben
Behold, a son
GenderBoyOriginHebrewSay itROO-benPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ROO-ben
About the name Reuben
Reuben was Jacob's firstborn son, whose name expressed his mother Leah's joy at finally bearing a child. It has a warm, old-fashioned charm enjoying a quiet revival.
Warm-hearted and devoted, cherished deeply by his family.
Fun fact
Reuben inspired the name of the classic Reuben sandwich, though the connection is more coincidence than heritage.
Nicknames for Reuben
RubyBen
Variations
Famous people named Reuben
- Ruben Östlund (director, variant spelling)