title: Garvin
text: # 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
  
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