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Ruben

male

Meaning

"Behold a Son"

From the biblical Reuben, it is widely used in Spanish and English forms, retaining the core paternal meaning.

Biblical

Popularity History of Ruben

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#501Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#501

Ruben was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-21

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ruben Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ruben.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ruben

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Ruben, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Spanish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

Sibling Ideas