Van Gelder or van Gelder is a surname of Dutch origin. People with the name include:
Beatrice de Gelder, Belgian cognitive neuroscientist and neuropsychologistDora Van Gelder, American writer, psychic, alternative healerGeert Jan van Gelder (b. 1947), Dutch university professorGordon Van Gelder (b. 1966), American science fiction editorJan Gerrit van Gelder (1903–1980), Dutch art historianLawrence Van Gelder (b. c. 1933), American journalist and magazine editorLeslie Van Gelder, archaeologist, writerRichard Van Gelder (1928–1994), American mammalogist and museum curatorRudy Van Gelder (1924–2016), American music recording engineerTim van Gelder (contemporary), Australian software engineerWim van Gelder (contemporary), Dutch politicianYuri van Gelder (b. 1983), Dutch gymnast