Reuben

Pronunciation: [ r-OOB-uhn ]

Girl Name #68,398 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Reuben is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOB-uhn.

Parents who love the name Reuben often also consider Rebecca, Rena, Regina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #68,398
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Reu Rey Reuie Reubie

Also a Boy Name

Reuben is also used as a boy name, ranked #875.

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Rebecca Rena Regina Retta Reba Rella Rennie Reta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reuben

Is Reuben a boy or girl name?

Reuben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #68398. As a boy name, it is ranked #875. Reuben is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Reuben?

Reuben is pronounced r-OOB-uhn.

How popular is the name Reuben?

Reuben is currently ranked #68398 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Reuben?

Common nicknames for Reuben include Reu, Rey, Reuie, and Reubie.

Is Reuben a common or rare name?

Reuben is an uncommon name, ranked #68398 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Reuben

Reuben is a girl name .

Is Reuben a boy or girl name? Reuben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,398 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #875. Reuben is more commonly used as a boy name.

Reuben is currently ranked #68,398 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Reuben include Reu, Rey, Reuie, and Reubie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.