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Reuven, Reuben

ראובן

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Meaning of the Name

Biblical figure.

Gender
Boy
Gematria
259
Numerology
7
Origin
Bible
International
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Boy/girl ratio

maleBoys: 11,431 (99%)Girls: 5 (<1%)female

Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).

Name popularity

Very common

Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).

How many people in Israel are named Reuven, Reuben?

According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, 11,436 people born in 1949–2024 are registered today with the name Reuven, Reuben (11,431 boys and 5 girls).

In 2024, 72 babies were named Reuven, Reuben.

The name's most popular year: 1951 (318).

Babies given the name in recent years
YearBoys
202472
202382
202291
2021101
2020113

Births per year

2024: Boys 72 · Girls 0 - Hover over (or tap) a bar to see the numbers.

025050019501960197019801990200020102020
BoysGirls1–4 (hidden by CBS)
By population group (1949–2024)
GroupBoysGirls
Jewish11,4255
Druze60
Full table by year
YearBoysGirlsTotal
202472072
202382082
202291091
20211010101
20201130113
20191010101
201895095
2017⁦107–110⁩0⁦107–110⁩
20161050105
20151030103
20141030103
201390090
201287087
20111000100
20101150115
2009101⁦1–4⁩⁦102–105⁩
200881081
200795095
200692092
20051110111
20041090109
200383083
20021020102
20011160116
20001140114
19991030103
1998⁦125–128⁩0⁦125–128⁩
19971300130
19961440144
19951530153
19941160116
19931150115
1992⁦137–140⁩0⁦137–140⁩
19911250125
19901210121
198999099
19881160116
19871250125
19861170117
19851410141
198499099
19831350135
19821220122
19811340134
19801230123
19791160116
19781430143
1977⁦139–142⁩0⁦139–142⁩
19761450145
19751230123
19741460146
19731410141
19721330133
1971162⁦1–4⁩⁦163–166⁩
19701590159
19691750175
19681560156
19671600160
19661840184
19651800180
19641880188
19631620162
19621700170
1961233⁦1–4⁩⁦234–237⁩
19602340234
19592230223
19582380238
19572250225
19562830283
19552890289
19542730273
19533160316
19522800280
19513180318
19502670267
19492310231

"1–4": when fewer than 5 children got the name in a year, CBS does not publish the exact number, to protect privacy - so some sums are shown as a range.

The data covers Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze only, and counts the first given name only. CBS merged spelling variants of a name into its most common spelling, and the data refers to people's current name (after name changes).

Source of the numbers: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, "השמות הנוכחיים של ילידי 1949-2024 לפי מין וקבוצת אוכלוסייה", retrieved 22 October 2026. The data is shown as is. Source file · Terms of use

Only the numbers and years in this section come from CBS data. The meaning, origin, gematria, numerology, translation and everything else on this page are the site's own, not CBS's.

Numerology traits (value 7)

Represents a spiritual people, loners, need quiet. Very intelligent and capable of unconventional approach. Work by intuition. Refined, shy and polite. Like privacy, connect slowly, loyal and stable. Lovers of music and art.

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Questions and answers about the name Reuven, Reuben

What does the name Reuven, Reuben mean in Hebrew?

The meaning of the name Reuven, Reuben: Biblical figure.

What is the origin of the name Reuven, Reuben?

The name Reuven, Reuben is from the Bible.

Is Reuven, Reuben a boy's name or a girl's name?

Reuven, Reuben is typically used as a boy's name.

How do you write Reuven, Reuben in Hebrew?

Reuven, Reuben is written ראובן in Hebrew.

What is the gematria of the name Reuven, Reuben?

The gematria (numerical) value of the name Reuven, Reuben is 259.

What is the numerology number of the name Reuven, Reuben?

The numerology number of the name Reuven, Reuben is 7. Understanding, spiritual, seeking the truth and analyst.