Garvin

Male

Meaning

Protector of the people.

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈgɑːvɪn/

Traits associated with the name Garvin:

Dogs named Garvin tend to be loving, loyal, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Garvin?

Naming your dog Garvin suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy being creative with your pet's name. It also suggests that you are a fan of classic names and may have a fondness for old-fashioned names.

Is Garvin a good dog name?

Garvin has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Garvin isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

6,430
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
3,679
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Garvin is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Garvin was, in the past month, the 6631st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Garvin is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Garvin was viewed 20 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Garvin's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Garvin is most adored in Iowa, Oregon and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Garvin.

Most popular breeds named Garvin:

  1. Rottweiler

Garvin is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Associated with a notable British journalist and editor, James Louis Garvin.

Dog names like Garvin:

Rules With Spear
Bright Pledge
From Gordon, Scotland
Farmer
Person Of Earth
Protective, strong, brave.
Garvin dog name meaning

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