Joel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Joel family, a British family of brothers who became rich from diamond and gold mining in South Africa
Alex Joel, American Civil Liberties Protection Officer
Alexa Ray Joel (born 1985), American singer-songwriter and daughter of Billy Joel
Billy Joel, an American singer-songwriter
Karl Joel (philosopher), German philosopher
Karl Amson Joel, German entrepreneur
Lawrence Joel, American war hero and Medal of Honor recipient
Manuel Joël, Silesian Jewish philosopher
Richard M. Joel, president of Yeshiva University
Robert Joel, American actor
