Cantrell is a surname of English and French origin. Notable people with the surname include:
Cantrell (Middlesex cricketer)
Blu Cantrell, R&B singer
Cady Cantrell, model
Charles P. Cantrell, American Medal of Honor recipient
Jerry Cantrell, guitarist from Alice in Chains
Laura Cantrell, singer and DJ
Norda Cantrell, another name for the comic character Northwind
Peter Cantrell, cricketer
Rob Cantrell, comedian
Will Cantrell, character in the movie Dark Command
Christian Cantrell, a science fiction author