Arvelo is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Alberto Arvelo Torrealba (1905–1971), Venezuelan lawyer, educator, and poet
• Aurora Arvelo (born 2003), Finnish rhythmic gymnast
• Enriqueta Arvelo Larriva (1886–1963), Venezuelan poet
• Gremlis Arvelo, Venezuelan table tennis player
• Ritva Arvelo (1921–2013), Finnish actress, film director, screenwriter, and dancer
• Gustavo Arvelo Diaz (born 1962) , Chemist , Physician , Entrepreneur