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Reuben

Reuben is of Hebrew origin and means "Behold, a son."

Updated: March 13, 2025
Updated: March 13, 2025
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Boy name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew : Behold, a son

Boy name variations

How Popular Is The Name Reuben

Family name origins & meanings

  • English and Welsh : from the Biblical personal name Reuben (see Rubin), which was popular among Nonconformists from the 16th century onward.
  • Jewish (Israeli) : from the Hebrew form of the personal name Rubin.

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