An affable gentleman with Biblical routes and straightforward sound.
Origin: |
Meaning "See, a son" in Hebrew. From raah 'to see' and ben 'son' |
Usage: |
The name Reuben appears in the book of Genesis as the first son of Jacob and Leah. According to Genesis 29:32 Leah gave him the name because God saw her plight and gave her a son. The name has been used in Britain since the Reformation. It became a fashionable favourite for the Victorians. 15,600 men with the name are listed on the 1901 census -- a figure equivalent to that of Jacob, Oliver and Roland. It has grown from strength to strength in the last decade, hitting the Top 100 at #96 in 2006. It is still on an upward curve and, as of 2009, it ranks #79. |
Famous Bearers: |
* The Biblical Reuben was the founder of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. * Sir Reuben Vincent Barrow was a Victorian politician. * Footballers and rugby players by the name include: Reuben Reid, Reuben Agboola, Reuben Noble-Lazarus, Rubén Castro, Rubén Espinoza, Rubén Iván Martínez and Ruben Wiki. Other: * Reuben James is a song by Kenny Rogers. * The Reuben Foundation was established for the charitable works of Brits David and Simon Reuben. * The Reuben Awards mark the achievements of cartoonists. |
Variants: |
Reuven (Hebrew) Rouben (Biblical Greek) Rubén (Spanish) Ruben (Scandinavian) |
Pronunciation: |
ROO-bən [key] |
Possible diminutives: |
Ru, Rube, Reb, Ben |
Sibling Names: |
Miriam Eloise Julia Verity Iris Delia |
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