Peláez (meaning "son of Pelayo") is a surname of Spanish origin. It is first found in Asturias, where the Visigothic court took refuge from the Muslim occupation of Spain. It may refer to:
Alex Pelaez (born 1976), former Major League Baseball player
Amelia Peláez (1896–1968), Cuban painter of the Avant-garde generation
Emmanuel Pelaez (1915–2003), politician and Vice-President of the Philippines
Gonzalo Peláez (died 1138), military ruler of Asturias in the 12th century
José Manuel Peláez (born 1988), Peruvian actor
Manuel Peláez (1885–1959), Mexican military officer who participated in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920
María Peláez (born 1977), Spanish butterfly swimmer
Muño Peláez (1105–1142), Galician magnate of the 12th century
Paula Peláez
Pedro Peláez (1812–1863), Filipino Catholic priest and advocate of secularization
Ricardo Peláez (born 1963), Mexican footballer
Vicky Peláez (born 1956), Peruvian journalist and columnist
Wilfredo Peláez (born 1930), Uruguayan basketball player
