Reuben Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Reuben Name at a Glance

Name	Reuben
Meaning	Behold, a son. The firstborn of Jacob's 12 sons in the Old Testament.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Reuben Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Reuben means “Behold, a son. The firstborn of Jacob's 12 sons in the Old Testament”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Reuben Name Origin

Our database records Reuben under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Reuben a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Reuben is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Reuben

When considering Reuben for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.