Hovell is a surname. Notable people by that name include:
William Hovell (1786–1875), English explorer of Australia. Mark Hovell (1888–1916), English historian.
Hovell-Thurlows Francis Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 8th Baron Thurlow Thomas Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 5th Baron Thurlow Roualeyn Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 9th Baron Thurlow Edward Hovell-Thurlow, 2nd Baron Thurlow Henry Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 7th Baron Thurlow Charles Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce, 6th Baron Thurlow