Wakeling is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alan Wakeling (1926–2004), American magician and inventor Brandon Wakeling (born 1994), Australian weightlifter Dave Wakeling (born 1956), English singer-songwriter and musician Denis Wakeling (1918–2004), Anglican bishop Gwen Wakeling (1901–1982), American costume designer Jacob Wakeling (born 2001), English footballer Jason Wakeling (born 1968), New Zealand sport shooter John Wakeling (born 1979), English cricketer Mark Wakeling (born 1971), English actor Nick Wakeling (born 1971), Australian politician Steve Wakeling (born 1983), English kickboxer