Reuben
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Reuben is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Behold, a son; a blessing of a child".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Hebrew
Religion
Jewish
Popularity
8 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
Behold, a son; a blessing of a child
Etymology
From Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (Re‘uven), composed of רָאָה (ra'ah, 'to see') and בֵּן (ben, 'son'), meaning 'see, a son'.
Famous People Named Reuben
- Reuben Fine — American chess player and psychologist (1914–1993)
- Reuben Goodstein — British mathematician (1912-1985)
- Reuben Hersh — American mathematician (1927–2020)
- Reuben Fenton — American politician (1819-1885)
- Reuben Langdon — former American stuntman and voice actor
Frequently Asked Questions About Reuben
What does the name Reuben mean?
Reuben means "Behold, a son; a blessing of a child", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of the name Reuben?
Reuben originates from Hebrew, commonly used in Middle East.
Is Reuben a boy or girl name?
Reuben is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Reuben associated with?
Reuben is associated with Jewish.
Are there famous people named Reuben?
Yes — notable people named Reuben include Reuben Fine (American chess player and psychologist, 1914–1993), Reuben Goodstein (British mathematician, 1912-1985), Reuben Hersh (American mathematician, 1927–2020), Reuben Fenton (American politician, 1819-1885) and Reuben Langdon (former American stuntman and voice actor).
Last updated: June 2026