Bechard or Béchard is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Albert Béchard (1922-2002), Canadian politician and notary
- Christine Béchard (born 1963), Mauritian athlete
- Claude Béchard (1969-2010), Canadian politician and Quebec provincial Cabinet minister.
- Deni Ellis Béchard, Canadian-American novelist
- François Béchard (1830-1897), Canadian politician
- Kelly Bechard (born 1978), Canadian ice-hockey player