Ruben

Rank 458th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ruben was 458th most popular baby name for boys and 944th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 666 babies were named Ruben in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,051 babies in the United States were named Ruben. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ruben is around 40 to 41 years old.

The name "Ruben" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ruben is Rube.

Ruben Meaning & Origin

Ruben is a Hebrew name that means "behold, a son", often suggesting a strong, maternal connection or the joy of becoming a parent.

The name Ruben is described as artistic, intellectually dynamic and resilient.

Pronunciation

Ruben is pronounced roo-ben in English. The name Ruben has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ruben

  • The name Ruben has been used in various forms across numerous cultures, including Reuben in English, Rubén in Spanish, and Rubin in Yiddish.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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