What origin is the name Garvin?

Garvin comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Garvin a popular name?

Garvin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Garvin?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Garvin — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Garvin

Q: Is Garvin a rare name?

Yes. Garvin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Garvin

Garvin

Boy

english

2 syllables

Garvin is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning friend with a spear. It can also be associated with rough or rugged characteristics.".

The meaning of Garvin is "An English name meaning friend with a spear. It can also be associated with rough or rugged characteristics." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning friend with a spear. It can also be associated with rough or rugged characteristics.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Garvin

Very rare in US records

What does Garvin mean?

Garvin is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning friend with a spear. It can also be associated with rough or rugged characteristics.".