Ruben is a common male given name that has origins in Hebrew, meaning "behold, a son." It is often associated with the biblical figure Ruben, one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah. The name is popular in various cultures and languages, including Spanish and Portuguese. In addition to being a name, Ruben can refer to various places, such as Ruben, Norway, or even to the famous sandwich known as the Reuben sandwich, which typically consists of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing on rye bread.