Garvin is both a surname and a given name. 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 (born 1922), 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
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
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
Fictional characters:
Willie Garvin, character in comic strip Modesty Blaise
