William Beard
William Beard is the name of the following people:
- William Beard (paleontologist) (1772–1868), British paleontologist
- William Beard (Entrepreneur) (1806–1886), American entrepreneur
- William Beard (painter) (1823–1900) American painter
- William Beard (cricketer) , New Zealand cricketer
- William Beard (historian) (1907–1989), historian, author and editor
