Hebrew form of Reuben, from Hebrew 'Re'uven' meaning behold a son, Biblical name.
Nicknames
rubi
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Ruben maintains strong presence in Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese-speaking regions with steady usage.
The cultural moment.
Spain, Netherlands, and Brazil show Ruben in consistent top-20-30, gaining ground in North America among Hispanic and multicultural communities. Also spelled Rubin.