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Ruben
BoyMeaning of Ruben: Hebrew: 'behold, a son'
Ruben is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 491st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 126th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#491
632 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#126
435 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
117,207
First recorded 1880 · peak 1992
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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