Harel is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname Alon Harel (1957–), Israeli law professor Dan Harel (1955–), general in the Israeli Defense Force David Harel (1950–), computer sciences professor Eden Harel (1976–), Israeli actress and TV host Idit Harel Caperton (1957–), Israeli psychologist and epistemologist Isser Harel (1912–2003), Israeli spymaster Louise Harel (1946–), Canadian politician Philippe Harel (1956–), French film director, actor and screenwriter Rachel (Roos-Hertz) Harel (1923–1989), member of the Dutch Resistance Yitzhak Harel (1957–), general in the Israeli Defense Force Yossi Harel (1918–2008), Israeli captain, member of the Israel intelligence community
Given name Harel Levy (born 1978), Israeli professional tennis player Harel Locker (born 1965), Israeli lawyer and civil servant Harel Moyal (born 1981), Israeli singer, songwriter and stage actor Harel Skaat (born 1981), Israeli singer Harel Srugo (born 1982), Israeli tennis player
See also Harel Brigade, Israeli army brigade. One of four formed out of the Palmach in 1948 Harel Group, an insurance and financial services company in Israel Harel, Israel, a kibbutz in Israel 20279 Harel, an asteroid