Garvey is a unisex given name of West African origin, particularly popular among individuals of Jamaican descent. It is derived from the surname Garvey, which has origins tracing back to the Old English word 'gæfere', meaning 'spear companion'. The name Garvey is often associated with Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), a prominent Jamaican political activist and publisher who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association.
"Garvey is a name that has seen fluctuations in popularity over the decades. The highest number of births recorded was 15 in 2017, and the lowest was 5 in several years. Overall, there have been 319 births with this name since 1916."