James Van Alen may refer to:

• James Henry Van Alen (1819–1886), American Civil War brigadier general
• James I. Van Alen (1772–1822), American politician
• James J. Van Alen (1848–1923), American sportsman and politician
• Jimmy Van Alen (1902–1991), American tennis player

• James Van Allen (1914–2006), American space scientist

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