Behold, a son
Derived from the Hebrew name Reuven, it is composed of the words 'reu' (behold) and 'ben' (son). In the Old Testament, Ruben was the eldest son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has maintained steady popularity across Europe and the Americas, particularly in Spanish and Dutch speaking cultures.
About 632 boys were named Ruben in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Ruben — far less common.
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