Alvin is the surname of the following notable people:
Abayomi Alvin (born 1993), Nigerian actor and model
Danny Alvin (1902–1958), American jazz drummer and bandleader
Dave Alvin (born 1955), American singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer
Farah Alvin (born 1976), American theatre actress, daughter of John
John Alvin (1948–2008), American cinematic artist and painter
John Alvin (actor) (1917–2009), American film, stage and television actor
Juliette Alvin (1897–1982), French-British cellist, viola da gamba player, and music therapist
Phil Alvin (born 1953), American singer and guitarist
Tom Alvin (born 1962), Australian rules footballer