Hebrew Meaning: The name Ruben is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Ruben is: Behold a son. American Meaning: The name Ruben is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Ruben is: Behold a son.Scandinavian Meaning: The name Ruben is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ruben is: See-a son.Spanish Meaning: The name Ruben is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Ruben is: See, a son!.he name Ruben is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Ruben is: See-a son. Spanish Meaning: The name Ruben is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Ruben is: See, a son!.