Reuben
Reuben comes from the Hebrew "Reuven," meaning "behold, a son." In the Hebrew Bible, Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah. Reuben was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, peaking at #327 in 1900. The sandwich called a "Reuben" (corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye) was allegedly invented at Reuben's Restaurant in New York City in the 1920s. The "R" opening is firm, and the "n" ending gives it weight. Reuben is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Behold, a son". Biblical, vintage, and a little delicious. The name sounds serious. Reubens tend to be thoughtful. US peaked #327 in 1900. Now outside top 1000. Well-known people named Reuben include Reuben (biblical son of Jacob), Reuben sandwich, Reuben (Hebrew name). Common variations and related forms of Reuben include Reuven (Hebrew), Ruben (Spanish), Rube (nickname).