Rule (surname)

Rule is a surname. Notable people with the name include:

• Albert Leroy Rule, World War I documentary film producer & director
• Ann Rule (1935–2015), American true crime writer.
• Bert L. Rule (1891–1878), Popular music composer & arranger
• Bob Rule (born 1944), American basketball player
• Christopher Rule (1895–1983), American comic book artist
• Elton Rule (1916–90), American television executive
• Francis Rule (born 1835), Cornish miner who moved to Mexico and became immensely wealthy.
• Gilbert Rule (c. 1629–1701), Principal of Edinburgh University
• Glenn Rule (born 1989), English soccer player
• Ja Rule (born 1976), American rapper, singer and actor
• Jack Rule, Jr. (born 1938), American professional golfer
• Jane Rule (1931–2007), Canadian writer
• Janice Rule (1931–2003), American actress
• Margaret Rule (1928-2015), English underwater archaeologist
• Stan Rule (1924-2007), Australian rules footballer
• Stephen Rule (born 1952), English Rugby Union and Rugby League player and coach
• Wendy Rule, Australian musical artist
• William Rule (American editor) (1839–1928), American newspaper editor and politician