About Ruben
Go back to names listRuben is a strong sounding boy’s name and may be a fitting name for an unexpected baby boy.
Detailed Meaning
Ruben is a Spanish spelling variant of the Hebrew Reuben. Its meaning in Hebrew is ‘behold a son.’
Famous People With This Name
Famous people who share this name include Grammy award winning R&B singer Ruben Studdard, Rubén Blades is a Panamanian singer, songwriter and actor and Ruben Loftus-Cheek is an English footballer who is a midfielder for Chelsea.
Possible Nicknames
Possible nicknames for Ruben include Ben, Benny or even Ru/Roo.
Related Names
Ruben can also be spelt Reuben and Rueben.
Stories Featuring This Name
Reuben is an alien character from the children’s show, “Lilo and Stitch.” Reuben is a pig character in the video game, “Minecraft.” Reuben is a character from the video game “Final Fantasy Mystic Quest.”
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| Name | Gender | Rank | Meaning | ||
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