Reuben name meaning
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What does Reuben mean?
Originated from Hebrew, Well-Known and Enduring Reuben is mostly used in French, English, German and Hebrew is a gender-neutral name, Reuben means "A Son! or A Son".
How do I pronounce Reuben?
Two syllabled Reuben is most commonly pronounced as re(u)-ben.
Variants of Reuben
Names that rhyme with ReubenHow popular is the name Reuben?
Reuben is a popular in England and Wales where over 16552 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 1504 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 42nd position.
In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 3 times Reuben used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1880 and over 30156 babies have been given the name in 147 years.
When at its peak in 1880,. However after 147 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but it is still going strong. In addition to that, the moniker has been in
Reuben is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1972 and was able to reach the top 200 names.
Recently in 2018, 55 babies were given Reuben and it reached its peak ranking, 125 on boy names chart. Over 688 babies in Ireland have been named Reuben. Also, in New South Wales, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.
Recently in 2019, 97 babies were given Reuben and it reached its peak ranking, 92 on boy names chart. Also, in Queensland, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.
Recently in 2018, 70 babies were given Reuben and it reached its peak ranking, 87 on boy names chart.
Reuben is an uncommon baby name in France, in use since 1988, peaked in 1995 when it ranked 1942nd.
Reuben is a rare baby name in New South Wales where it is still in use. And also in Queensland. But Reuben is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Israel, Malawi, Ghana and Zimbabwe.
According to our research, at least 220000 people have been bestowed Reuben around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 813 | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 856 | 280 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 882 | 260 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 911 | 244 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 900 | 242 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 925 | 229 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 898 | 238 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 874 | 250 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 878 | 253 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 844 | 265 | 0 | 0 |
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What numbers say about Reuben?
People admire you for your honesty but they also fear what you have to say about their life. You have a positive influence on people but gather their negativity instead of positivity on a daily basis. It drains you. You want to inspire people to do more in life and thrive to accomplish more. You never settle for less. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. You are one of those people who search for happiness in the smallest, most ordinary things.
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- Hananna is used chiefly in Hebrew, Hananna means "Hanan and Tenderness" bestowed upon baby girls is originated from Arabic. Hananna is derivation of Hanan.
- Serafima - Sufficiently quirky and Modern girl name Serafima means "Angel, Fiery and Burning" that of Hebrew origin is used commonly in Russian. Serafima is a resultant of Seraphina.
- Meribah - Queer girl name Meribah means "A Quarrelsome Woman" has origin in Hebrew
- Josey - Originated from Hebrew, Unwonted Josey means "God Would Multiply, God will Increase and God Adds" which is specifically used in Spanish and English is used as a unisex name. Josey is diminutive of Joseph.
- Messias - Unwonted and Modern boy name Messias is used notably in German, Messias means "The Anointed" is rooted from Hebrew
Middle names for Reuben
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Famous people named Reuben
- Reuben Kosgei, middle and long distance athlete mostly famous for 3000 m steeplechase in which he became the youngest ever winner of an Olympic gold medal in the event when at the age of 21 he ran to victory
- Reuben C. Baker, Reuben Carlton "Carl" Baker, Sr
- Reuben Chase, officer in the Continental Navy
- Reuben Waugh, (January 30, 1875 – October 14
- Reuben Guild, librarian of Brown University from 1848 to 1893
- Reuben A. Holden III, tennis player during the early part of the 20th century
- Reuben Ship, Canadian playwright and screenwriter best
- Reuben Greenberg, first black police chief of Charleston
- Reuben Colburn, shipbuilder in Pittston
- Reuben Kemper, American pioneer and filibuster
- Reuben Hersh, American mathematician and academic, best
- Reuben Moon, Republican member of the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania
- Reuben Spiring, English cricketer
- Reuben Asher Braudes, Lithuania-born Hebrew novelist and journalist
- Reuben Rose, Australian veterinary educator and a former Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney
- Reuben Bennett, Scottish professional goalkeeper with Hull City
- Reuben Humphrey, United States Representative from New York
- Reuben and Rose Mattus, were Polish Jewish entrepreneurs
- Reuben Kadish, American artist, specializing as a sculptor, draughtsman
- Reuben White, farmer
- Reuben ben Hoshke, Kabalist and rabbi of Prague
- Reuben Trane, American Mechanical Engineer
- Reuben Rickard, mining engineer
- Reuben Robie, U.S. Representative from New York
- Reuben Whallon, U.S. Representative from New York
- Reuben T. Wood, Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district
- Reuben Tam, American landscape painter, educator
- Reuben Davis, United States Representative from Mississippi
- Reuben D'Aigle, Canadian prospector
- Reuben Cone, important pioneer and landowner in Atlanta
- Reuben Goodstein, English mathematician with a strong interest
- Reuben Leon Kahn, American immunologist
- Reuben James, boatswain's mate of the United States Navy
- Reuben Fine, American chess grandmaster, psychologist
- Reuben Swinburne Clymer, American occultist and modern Rosicrucian responsible for either reviving or creating the FRC
- Reuben Fenton, American merchant and politician from New York
- Reuben Wood, Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Ohio
- Reuben Thorne, New Zealand rugby union player
- Reuben Chapman, American lawyer and politician
- Reuben, eldest son of Jacob and Leah
- Reuben Droughns, retired American football running back
- Reuben Cohen, Canadian businessman, lawyer
- Reuben, were an English three-piece musical group
- Reuben Rupert Jamieson, 19th mayor of Calgary, Alberta
- Reuben Morgan, worship pastor at Hillsong Church UK and one of several worship leaders and songwriters
- Reuben Samuel, Dr
- Reuben Baetz, Canadian politician
- Reuben Webster Millsaps, American businessman, financier and philanthropist
- Reuben Henry Tucker III, highly decorated senior officer
- Reuben Gold Thwaites, American librarian and historical writer
- Reuben Meade, retired politician from Montserrat
Lists having Reuben
- Biblical Baby Names
- Boys names beginning with R
- Girls names beginning with R
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Hebrew Baby Names
- French Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in England & Wales (2018)
- Popular Boy Names in New South Wales (2019)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2018)
- Baby Names that mean Son
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
- Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
- NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names