Rueben is a -ue- spelling of Reuben — from Hebrew Re'uven, 'behold, a son!; see, a son' (Leah's exclamation at the birth of Jacob's firstborn). Reuben was the eldest of the twelve sons of Jacob, founder of a tribe of Israel. A warm, classic, friendly name (the Reuben sandwich; nicknames Reu, Ben).

It registers thinly beside Reuben. Rare, behold-a-son at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Reuben means 'behold, a son!' in Hebrew (Re'uven — Leah's joyful cry at his birth) — the eldest of Jacob's twelve sons — Rueben is a -ue- spelling, warm and classic (the Reuben sandwich; nickname Reu).

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Behind the Name — Reuben — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Ben

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What does the name Rueben mean?

Rueben spells Reuben — Hebrew 'behold, a son!'.

How do you pronounce Rueben?

It's said ROO-bən /ˈru.bən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rueben a boy or girl name?

Rueben is a boy's name.

How popular is Rueben?

Rueben is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Reuben is more common.