Garvin is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname:
Alexander Garvin, noted American urban planner, educator, and authorAnita Garvin (1906–1994), American actressClifton C. Garvin (born 1922), former President and CEO of ExxonJames Garvin (basketball) (born 1950)James Louis Garvin (1868–1947), British journalistJimmy Garvin (born 1952), former professional wrestlerLucius F. C. Garvin, former governor of Rhode IslandRex Garvin (1940–2013), American singer and musicianRon Garvin, Canadian professional wrestler and refereeSamuel B. Garvin (1811–1878), New York lawyerStephen Garvin (1826–1874), Irish recipient of the Victoria CrossTed Garvin (1923–1992), Canadian ice hockey coachGiven name:
Garvin Alston (born 1971), Major League Baseball right-handed pitcherGarvin Bushell (1902–1991), American woodwind multi-instrumentalistGarvin Cross, stuntman and actorGarvin Roberts (born 1982), West Indian cricketerFictional characters:
Willie Garvin, character in comic strip Modesty Blaise