Ruben

Pronunciation: [ r-OOB-uhn ]

Girl Name #37,337 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ruben is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOB-uhn.

Parents who love the name Ruben often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #37,337
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Rub Ruy Rubie

Also a Boy Name

Ruben is also used as a boy name, ranked #502.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruben

Is Ruben a boy or girl name?

Ruben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37337. As a boy name, it is ranked #502. Ruben is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ruben?

Ruben is pronounced r-OOB-uhn.

How popular is the name Ruben?

Ruben is currently ranked #37337 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ruben?

Common nicknames for Ruben include Rub, Ruy, and Rubie.

Is Ruben a common or rare name?

Ruben is an uncommon name, ranked #37337 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ruben

Ruben is a girl name .

Is Ruben a boy or girl name? Ruben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,337 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #502. Ruben is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ruben is currently ranked #37,337 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ruben include Rub, Ruy, and Rubie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.