Rule is an English surname. Notable people with the name include:

Albert Leroy Rule (1886–1943), World War I documentary film producer and director Amiria Rule (born 1983), New Zealand rugby player Ann Rule (1935–2015), American true crime writer Bert L. Rule (1891–1878), Popular music composer and arranger Bob Rule (1944–2019), American basketball player Charlize Rule (born 2003), Australian footballer Christopher Rule (1895–1983), American comic book artist Elton Rule (1916–1990), American television executive Francis Rule (1835–1925), Cornish miner who moved to Mexico and became immensely wealthy Gilbert Rule (c. 1629–1701), Principal of Edinburgh University Glenn Rule (born 1989), English soccer player Ja Rule (born 1976), American rapper, singer and actor Jack Rule Jr. (born 1938), American professional golfer Jane Rule (1931–2007), Canadian writer Janice Rule (1931–2003), American actress Kevin James Rule (born 1941), Australian botanist Margaret Rule (1928-2015), English underwater archaeologist Megan Rule, New Zealand architect Stan Rule (1924-2007), Australian rules footballer Stephen Rule (born 1952), English Rugby Union and Rugby League player and coach Wendy Rule (born 1966), Australian musical artist William Rule (American editor) (1839–1928), American newspaper editor and politician

See also Rhule, surname Rühle, surname