Ekelund is a surname of Scandinavian origin. Notable people with the surname include:

• Allan Ekelund (1918–2009), Swedish film producer
• Bo Ekelund (1894–1983), Swedish Olympic athlete in the high jump
• Henrik Ekelund, Swedish business consultant and executive
• Hilding Ekelund (1893–1984), Finnish architect
• Irene Ekelund (born 1997), Swedish athlete
• Kalle Ekelund (born 1990), Swedish ice hockey player
• Karin Ekelund (1913–1976), Swedish actress
• Ole Magnus Ekelund (born 1980), Norwegian handball player
• Robert Ekelund (born 1940), American economist
• Ronnie Ekelund (born 1972), Danish football player
• Vilhelm Ekelund (1880–1949), Swedish poet