Claudel is a surname. Notable people with the name include:
- Aurélie Claudel (born 1980), French model and actress
- Camille Claudel (1864–1943), French sculptor and graphic artist
- Henri Claudel (1871–1956), French general
- Paul Claudel (1868–1955), French poet and diplomat
- Philippe Claudel (born 1962), French writer and film director
- Roger Claudel (1911-1944), French international rugby player
- Véronique Claudel (born 1966), French biathlete