Reuben
- Meaning
- Behold, a son
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Reuben mean?
Reuben means “behold, a son”.
Reuben is associated with the meaning “behold, a son”. It is recorded in Hebrew naming traditions.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Reuben yet.
How popular is Reuben?
United States · 2025Explore how often Reuben is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #889 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Reuben
- 269 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 4.9% Fewer than 2024
Reuben over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #889 | 269 |
| 2024 | Boys | #860 | 283 |
| 2023 | Boys | #812 | 303 |
| 2022 | Boys | #852 | 285 |
| 2021 | Boys | #883 | 263 |
| 2020 | Boys | #909 | 246 |
| 2019 | Boys | #893 | 245 |
| 2018 | Boys | #928 | 229 |
| 2017 | Boys | #897 | 240 |
| 2016 | Boys | #875 | 251 |
| 2015 | Boys | #868 | 258 |
| 2014 | Boys | #844 | 267 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Son of the right hand
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- Joined, attached
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- Yahweh is God
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