The nameRubens
Rubens is a boy's name, a variant of Reuben, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Reuben, it comes from Hebrew, "behold, a son".
Origin
Hebrew, through Ruben. It is also the name of the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Rubens peaked in the early 2000s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Rubens
Rubens in France
Rubens was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 440 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Rubens. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Rubens in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Rubens in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rubens mean?
Like Reuben, it comes from Hebrew, "behold, a son".
What is the origin of the name Rubens?
Hebrew, through Ruben. It is also the name of the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.
Is Rubens a girl's or a boy's name?
Rubens is a boy's name.