Van Gelder or van Gelder is a surname of Dutch origin. People with the name include:
Beatrice de Gelder, Belgian cognitive neuroscientist and neuropsychologist
Dora Van Gelder, American writer, psychic, alternative healer
Geert Jan van Gelder (b. 1947), Dutch university professor
Gordon Van Gelder (b. 1966), American science fiction editor
Jan Gerrit van Gelder (1903–1980), Dutch art historian
Lawrence Van Gelder (b. c. 1933), American journalist and magazine editor
Leslie Van Gelder, archaeologist, writer
Richard Van Gelder (1928–1994), American mammalogist and museum curator
Rudy Van Gelder (1924–2016), American music recording engineer
Tim van Gelder (contemporary), Australian software engineer
Wim van Gelder (contemporary), Dutch politician
Yuri van Gelder (b. 1983), Dutch gymnast
