Garvin

Garvin is both a surname and a given name of Irish origin. Notable people with the name include:

Surname:
 * Alexander Garvin, noted American urban planner, educator, and author
 * Anita Garvin (1906–1994), American actress
 * Clifton C. Garvin (1921–2016), former President and CEO of Exxon
 * James Garvin (basketball) (born 1950)
 * James Louis Garvin (1868–1947), British journalist
 * Jimmy Garvin (born 1952), former professional wrestler
 * Jonathan Garvin (born 1999), American football player
 * Lucius F. C. Garvin, former governor of Rhode Island
 * Rex Garvin (1940–2013), American singer and musician
 * Ron Garvin, Canadian professional wrestler and referee
 * Samuel B. Garvin (1811–1878), New York lawyer
 * Stephen Garvin (1826–1874), Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross
 * Ted Garvin (1923–1992), Canadian ice hockey coach
 * Terence Garvin (born 1991), American football player
 * Viola Garvin (1898-1968), English poet and editor

Given name:
 * Garvin Alston (born 1971), Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher
 * Garvin Bushell (1902–1991), American woodwind multi-instrumentalist
 * Garvin Cross, stuntman and actor
 * Garvin Roberts (born 1982), West Indian cricketer
 * Garvin Eddy (born 1950) Emmy Winning Production Designer best known for Roseanne, The Cosby Show and That 70's Show

Fictional characters:
 * Willie Garvin, character in comic strip Modesty Blaise