garveyEtymologyReduced form of Irish Ó Gairbhshíth (“descendant of Gairbhshíth”), a personal name composed of the elements garbh (“rough, cruel”) and síth (“peace”).garvey means A surname from Irish. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 81 out of 100.nameA surname from Irish.nounA type of boat which was originally flat-bottomed, reminiscent of a sled, and historically sailed around New Jersey.