Primeau is a surname of French origin meaning prime or first or cousin. Variations include Primeaux, Primo, Premo, Promo. The name refers to:

Cayden Primeau (born 1999), American professional ice hockey player, son of Keith Primeau Ernest John Primeau (1909–1989), American Roman Catholic prelate and former Bishop of Manchester

Gaëtan Primeau (born 1941), Canadian politician Joe Primeau (1906–1989), Canadian professional ice hockey player Jo Primeau, Canadian drag queen Keith Primeau (born 1971), Canadian professional ice hockey player, father of Cayden Primeau Kevin Primeau (born 1955), Canadian professional ice hockey player Louis Primeau (), Canadian fur trader Victor Primeau (born 2003), Canadian freestyle skier Wayne Primeau (born 1976), Canadian professional ice hockey player

See also Verdell Primeaux, Native American singer and songwriter