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 high jumper Henrik Ekelund, Swedish business 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 Peter Ekelund (born 1954), Swedish financier Robert Ekelund (born 1940), American economist Ronnie Ekelund (born 1972), Danish football player Vilhelm Ekelund (1880–1949), Swedish poet