US Popularity Rank: 974

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Behold, a son

Ruben is a boy’s name of Hebrew origins meaning “behold, a son”. This name stems from the Hebrew name Reuben, the first-born son of Jacob in the Old Testament. If you plan to raise baby Ruben in faith, this name has an ideal uniqueness. Biblically, Reuban was the founder of one of the tribes of Israel, but your Ruben can follow in these footsteps of leadership and courage no matter their faith.