Reuven Boy

Popularity: #865 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationREH-oo-ven / ˈreʊ.vən

Hebrew

Meaning

behold, a son

Historical & Cultural Background

Reuven is a Hebrew name that appears in the Bible as the name of the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. It is often associated with themes of leadership and responsibility. The name has been used in Jewish communities for centuries and remains popular in various forms today.

Trend Summary

Reuven has seen steady usage within Jewish communities, though it remains less common in broader contexts.

Similar Names

RubenRuvimReubenRuvainRuvin

Variants

  • Reuven
  • Ruvain

International Variants

  • Reuven (Hebrew)
  • Ruvain (Hebrew)

Famous people named Reuven

Reuven Rivlin is an Israeli politician who served as the President of Israel from 2014 to 2021.

Reuven Shkalim is a noted Israeli artist known for his contemporary paintings.

Fictional characters named Reuven

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Sibling Suggestions

DavidMiriamLeahIsaacRachel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Reuven was first seen in the United States in 1959. Reuven has ranked as high as #1301 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Reuven has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Reuven (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 21
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19597
197010
19717
19726
197418
19756
197711
19786
197911
198012
198210
198314
198516
19869
198720
19889
19898
199010
199119
199213
199411
199515
199616
199716
199817
19999
200028
200126
200223
200320
200421
200526
200621
200719
200819
200915
201021
201127
201226
201316
201425
201538
201634
201725
201831
201933
202051
202143
202241
202339
202459