| Meaning | behold a son |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Reu-ven |
About Reuven
With deep historical resonance, Reuven represents a choice steeped in tradition and cultural heritage. This name connects generations, honoring ancestral roots while remaining perfectly viable in contemporary settings. The strong opening consonant cluster gives it weight and presence, while the two-syllable structure keeps it accessible and straightforward. Reuven works particularly well for families valuing their Jewish heritage and wanting to pass that connection forward. There's an intellectual quality to this name, suggesting thoughtfulness and depth of character. It's distinctive in most English-speaking countries without being difficult to pronounce or spell once encountered. Parents selecting Reuven often appreciate names that carry substance and history rather than following current popularity trends. It ages excellently, suiting both children and distinguished adults with equal grace.
Nicknames for Reuven
| Reu |
| Reuv |
| Ruvy |
| Ven |
| Reev |
Famous People Named Reuven
| Reuven Rivlin | Former President of Israel |
| Reuven Gershon | Israeli professional basketball player |
| Reuven Hammer | American rabbi and author |
| Reuven Feuerstein | Israeli psychologist and educator |
| Reuven Frank | American television producer |
| Reuven Adler | Canadian artist |
| Reuven S. Avi-Yonah | Israeli-American legal scholar |
| Reuven Rubin | Israeli painter and Israel's first ambassador to Romania |
| Reuven Chaikin | Russian-born Israeli politician |
| Reuven Gal | Israeli computer scientist |
| Reuven Weizman | Israeli sculptor |
| Reuven Shiloah | Founding head of the Mossad |
| Reuven Brenner | Canadian economist and author |
| Reuven Paz | Israeli counter-terrorism expert |
| Reuven Pedatzur | Israeli journalist and military analyst |
| Reuven Amitai | Israeli historian and scholar |
| Reuven Pastor | Israeli former politician |
| Reuven Atar | Israeli football manager |
| Reuven Lerner | American software engineer |
| Reuven Bamberger | American rabbi and author |
Characters Named Reuven
| Reuven Malter | Protagonist in Chaim Potok's novel "The Chosen" |
| Reuven Smith | Character in the TV series "Glee" |
| Reuven Rosenberg | Character in the film "Yentl" |
| Reuven Dagan | Character in the book "My Name Is Asher Lev" by Chaim Potok |
| Reuven Turner | Character in the video game "Fire Emblem - Thracia 776" |
| Reuven Pritchard | Character in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Reuven Walder | Character in the TV series "A Touch of Frost" |
| Reuven Satter | Character in the novel "Davita's Harp" by Chaim Potok |
| Reuven Tamiroff | Character in the film "Husbands and Wives" |
| Reuven Bornstein | Character in the novel "Gimpel the Fool" by Isaac Bashevis Singer |
| Reuven Dov Dov | Character in the novel "Enemies, A Love Story" by Isaac Bashevis Singer |
| Reuven Bloom | Character in the TV series "The Ghost Squad" |
| Reuven Lempel | Character in the film "Liberty Heights" |
| Reuven Tshuva | Character in the TV series "Fauda" |
| Reuven Shiloah | Character in the novel "Shiloah" by Marc Zvi Brettler |