Edward Bates (1793–1869) was a U.S. lawyer and statesman.
Edward Bates may also refer to:
- Edward Bates (department store), a department store in Kent
- Sir Edward Bates, 1st Baronet (1815–1896), ship-owner and politician
- Sir Edward Percy Bates, 2nd Baronet (1845–1899) of the Bates baronets
- Sir Edward Bertram Bates, 3rd Baronet (1877–1903) of the Bates baronets
- Edward Willard Bates (1884–1930), American physician