Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English Meaning & History Means "son of the king" in Anglo-Norman French, from French roi meaning "king". This name has been bestowed upon illegitimate children of kings. Related NamesDetails VariantsRay, Rey, RoyOther Languages & CulturesRey(Catalan) Leroy, Rey, Roy(French) Ré, De Rege(Italian) Rey, Reyes(Spanish)