Garvey
- Pronunciation
- [Gar-vey]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Rough
- Origin
- Gaelic
Garvey Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 319 baby boys have been named Garvey. The name peaked in 2017 with 15 US births that year (rank #5893).
Top States for Garvey
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Garvey births are: North Carolina (6), New York (5).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Garvey
If you like Garvey's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Garvey's exact length and starting letter: Gaagii, Gabbar, Gabhan, Gabino, Gabrio.
Quick Facts About Garvey
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garve | Rough: Rugged. | Male | Irish |
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Compare Garvey to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Garvey against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).