Ouellet

Ouellet is a French Canadian surname common in Quebec; it traces back to a common ancestor, René Hoûallet, who came to New France at Rivière-Ouelle in the 17th century. The surname exists also in other forms: Ouellette, Ouellon, Houal(l)et, Willett(e).

Notable people with the name include:
 * André Ouellet (b. 1939), Canadian politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs
 * Carl Ouellet (b. 1967), Canadian professional wrestler
 * Christian Ouellet (b. 1934), Canadian politician
 * David George Ouellet (1944–1967), American Medal of Honor recipient
 * Fernand Ouellet (b. 1926), Canadian author and educator
 * Henri Roger Ouellet (1938–1999), Canadian ornithologist
 * Jean-Pierre Ouellet (b. 1946), Canadian politician from New Brunswick
 * Maili-Jade Ouellet (b. 2002), Canadian chess player
 * Marc Ouellet (b. 1944), Roman Catholic cardinal
 * Martine Ouellet (b. 1969), Canadian politician and leader of the Bloc Québécois
 * Maryse Ouellet (b. 1983), Canadian professional wrestler
 * Maxime Ouellet (b. 1981), Canadian ice hockey player
 * Michel Ouellet (b. 1982), Canadian ice hockey player
 * Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian screenwriter and film director
 * Xavier Ouellet (b. 1993), Canadian ice hockey player