Reuben is the first-eldest boy of Jacob and the founder of the Tribe of Reuben mentioned in the Book of Genesis. '''''Re'u-ven''''' means "behold a son" inside Hebrew, and he was and then known as because his mother Leah was hoping that by presenting him to Jacob she would overcome Jacob's preference for his second married woman, her immature sister Rachel. Reuben James (c. 1776 - 3 December 1838) was a Bosun's Mate of the United States Navy, illustrious for his valorousness in the Barbary Wars; ternary ships have borne his name. Reuben is an uncommon, but not rare, given title amongst English-speaking peoples. It can be abbreviated to Reubie or even Ruby. The Reuben or even Reuben sandwich is corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and russian or thousand island dressing on rye bread. Reuben are a British guide rock group, from either Surrey. The Reuben Awards are presented to the Cartoonist of the Month.