Valente is a predominantly Italian but also Portuguese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Benita Valente, (born 1934), American soprano
Bruno Valente, (born 1982), Portuguese footballer
Catherynne M. Valente, (born 1979), American poet, novelist, and literary critic
Diogo Valente, (born 1984), Portuguese footballer
José Valente, (born 1969), Brazilian middle-distance runner
Michael F. Valente, (born 1937), American philosopher
Nuno Valente, (born 1974), Portuguese international footballer
Thomas Valente, Jericho character