Meckler or Mekler is a surname of German origin that may refer to: Alan Meckler (born 1945), American businessman David Meckler (born 1987), American ice hockey player Gabriel Mekler (1942–1977), American musician Jackie Mekler (born 1932), South African athlete Mark Meckler (born 1962), American political activist Nancy Meckler (born 1947), American theatre director Ruth Meckler (1937–2005), American pianist See also Meckler-Allen 1912 Biplane Mackler German-language surnames