Wackett is a surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the surname include:

Real people Byron F. Wackett, American politician Ellis Wackett (1901–1984), Australian commander John Wackett (1930–2024), English rugby union player Lawrence Wackett (1896–1982), Australian aircraft industry pioneer Peter Wackett (born 1987), rugby union player

Fictional characters Gary Wackett, fictional football captain in the 2001 British mockumentary Mike Bassett: England Manager