Ruben
Meaning of Ruben
Ruben is a strong and handsome name for boys. It is pronounced as ROO-ben in English (/ˈruːbən/) and slightly differently in Spanish, as roo-BEN (/ru.ˈβen/). A variation of the name is Reuben. Over the past century, Ruben has remained popular among new parents, consistently appearing in the top 500 names for newborn boys in the United States. In fact, since 1990 it has regularly ranked within the top 200 most popular names. Whether you're searching for a traditional name with biblical roots or a versatile moniker that works well in both English and Spanish-speaking homes, Ruben could be an excellent choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROO-ben (/ˈruːbən/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as roo-BEN (/ru.ˈβen/)
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Notable People Named Ruben
| Ruben Studdard is an American singer and actor who gained fame as the winner of the second season of American Idol and has released several successful studio albums, including the platinum-selling "Soulful" and the top-selling gospel album "I Need an Angel." He is also known for his work in television and stage productions, notably starring as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of Ain't Misbehavin'. |
| Ruben Salazar was a pioneering civil rights activist and journalist known for his coverage of the Chicano community in the US. |
| Ruben Gallego - Rubén Marinelarena Gallego is a former U.S. Marine and current U.S. representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district, known for his service in the military and political career as a Democrat. |
| Ruben Yttergård Jenssen is a Norwegian footballer known for his midfield play with Eliteserien club Tromsø and the Norwegian national team, following in the footsteps of his father, former footballer Truls Jenssen. |
| Ruben Ter Minasian was a prominent Armenian politician and revolutionary known for his significant contributions to the Armenian national liberation movement and the First Republic of Armenia. |
| Ruben Bemelmans is a retired Belgian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ATP ranking of world No. 84 in singles and world No. 128 in doubles. |
| Anders Ruben Rausing was a Swedish industrialist and the founder of Tetra Pak. |
| Ruben Santiago-Hudson is an award-winning American actor, playwright, and director, known for his role on ABC's Castle and his work in theater and television. |
| Ruben Bertrand Boumtje-Boumtje is a former Cameroonian professional basketball player and current basketball executive known for his time with the Georgetown Hoyas and the Portland Trail Blazers. |
| Ruben Nicolai is a well-known Dutch television presenter and comedian, recognized for his work on shows like De Lama's, Lego Masters, and The Masked Singer. |
| Ruben Ecleo Sr. - Ruben Edera Ecleo Sr. was a Filipino cult leader and former mayor known for founding the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association and serving as the mayor of Dinagat, Surigao del Norte. |
| Ruben Rodríguez was a Filipino chess International Master (IM) and winner of the Asian Team Chess Championship in 1978. |
| Ruben Christopher Carter is an American football center for the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL) and previously played for the Miami Dolphins after a college career at Florida State and Toledo. |
| Rubén Darío, a Nicaraguan poet, was a key figure in the modernismo literary movement and had a significant impact on 20th-century Spanish-language literature and journalism. |
| Rubén González Cárdenas was a prominent lawyer and politician in Táchira, known for his various government roles and contributions to public instruction and internal affairs. |
