Boy name · Hebrew
Reuben
Reuben is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Behold, a son". It sits comfortably among the enduring classics, and we file it here as a classic and a vintage-revival name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Behold, a son
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Name family
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- classic, vintage
Names similar to Reuben
Sharing at least one style with Reuben — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Reuben's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Reuben
What does the name Reuben mean?
Reuben is of Hebrew origin and means "Behold, a son".
Is Reuben a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Reuben" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Reuben?
Names with a similar style to Reuben include Arthur, Oscar, Theodore, Felix.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.