Gabel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Jeff Gabel, artist
Joseph Gabel (1912-2004), French sociologist, author of La Fausse Conscience.
Kristoffer Gabel (1617–1673), Danish statesman
Martin Gabel (1912–1986), American actor, director, and producer
Peter Gabel (born 1947), President of the New College of California and son of Martin Gabel
Seth Gabel (born 1981), American actor
Shainee Gabel, film director, A Love Song for Bobby Long