Reuben

Male

Meaning

Sandwich

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈruːbən/

Traits associated with the name Reuben:

Dogs named Reuben tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Reuben?

Naming your dog Reuben suggests that you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It also suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name.

Is Reuben a good dog name?

Reuben has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Reuben isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

843
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1,006
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Reuben is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Reuben was, in the past month, the 2161st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Reuben is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Reuben was viewed 85 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Reuben's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Reuben is most adored in New Hampshire, Idaho and Delaware.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in North Carolina, Rhode Island and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Reuben.

Most popular breeds named Reuben:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Jack Russell Terrier
  3. Lhasa Apso
  4. American Pitbull Terrier
  5. Labrador Retriever

Reuben is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes images of a lovable, sandwich-named, floppy-eared canine companion.

food dog names
food

A classic sandwich shares this moniker.

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Harkens back to corned beef sandwiches and 60s folk-rock hits.

biblical dog names
biblical

Reuben is a significant character in the Old Testament, the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah.

Dog names like Reuben:

Eli
Ascended, uplifted, high
Delicious dark beer
Shield rim
Diminutive Form Of Reginald Or Regina
Brave Ruler
Apple
Reuben dog name meaning

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