Meaning and Origin of: Reuben

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

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Hebrew : Behold, a son

Boy name variations

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.