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 (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 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 References