Puente is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning "bridge". It is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include:
Anahí Puente (born 1983), Mexican actress and singer Audrey Puente (born 1970), American meteorologist Brian de la Puente (born 1985), American NFL football player David Puente, television journalist Dorothea Puente (1929–2011), American serial killer Isaac Puente (1896–1936), Basque physician Jill Puente, American marketing executive and venture capitalist Luis de la Puente (1554–1624), Spanish Jesuit and spiritual author Martina de la Puente (born 1975), Spanish shot putter Miguel Puente (born 1948), Mexican baseball player Rafael Puente, Mexican footballer Tito Puente (1923–2000), Puerto Rican musician