Pearlman (Hebrew: פרלמן) is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Alan R. Pearlman, American engineer and entrepreneur, founder of ARP Instruments, Inc.
- Adam Pearlman, the birth name of Adam Yahiye Gadahn, American member of Al Qaeda.
- Ed Pearlman, a cofounder of the National Off-Road Racing Association.
- Jeff Pearlman, American writer, best known for his work on sports.
- Jordan Walker-Pearlman, American film director, screenwriter and producer.
- Lou Pearlman, American record producer and fraudster.
- Michael Pearlman, American actor and writer.
- Richard Pearlman, American theater and opera director.
- Sandy Pearlman, American music producer, songwriter, and record company executive
- Martin Pearlman, Music Director, Boston Baroque, early music specialist, harpsichordist.