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    Reuben

    ROO-ben

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Behold, a son! See, a son!
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Reuben appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 29:32.
    First appears in
    Genesis — The patriarchs
    Peak US usage
    1890s (0.067% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Reuben shows that good intentions without decisive action fall short — he tried to save Joseph through delay rather than boldness.
    King James verses
    • Genesis 29:32

      "And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction."

    • Genesis 37:21

      "And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him."

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