Bechard or Béchard is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Albert Béchard (1922–2002), Canadian politician and notary Christine Béchard (born 1963), Mauritian athlete Claude Béchard (1969–2010), Canadian politician from Quebec Deni Ellis Béchard, Canadian-American novelist François Béchard (1830–1897), Canadian politician Kelly Bechard (born 1978), Canadian ice hockey player