Change your display name before or during a meeting

You can change the name that appears to other people in Google Meet in two ways: by editing your Google Account profile (which changes your name across all Google services), or by setting a temporary display name just for that meeting. The temporary name is faster if you only want to change it for one call.

If you edit your Google Account name, the change takes effect when ready in Meet and everywhere else you use Google services. If you set a temporary meeting name, only people in that specific meeting see the new name — your account name stays the same.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your name for a single meeting without touching your Google Account by clicking your profile picture during the call and selecting "Change name".
  • Temporary meeting names last only for that call and do not change your name in Gmail, Google Calendar, or other Google services.
  • To change your name permanently across all Google services, go to myaccount.google.com, click "Personal info", and edit your name there.
  • The temporary meeting name option works whether you are the host or a guest, and you can change it as many times as you want during the same call.

Change your name for one meeting only

During a Google Meet call, click your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen. A menu will appear with your current name and a few options. Select "Change name" from that menu.

Type the new name you want to use for this meeting and click "OK" or press Enter. The name change takes effect when ready, and everyone in the meeting will see your new name from that point forward. When you leave the meeting and join a different call later, your original name will appear again.

You can repeat this process as many times as you want during the same meeting. There is no limit to how many times you can change your temporary meeting name.

Change your name permanently in your Google Account

Go to myaccount.google.com in your web browser and sign in with your Google Account. Click "Personal info" in the left menu, then click "Name" near the top of the page.

You will see two fields: one for your first name and one for your last name. Edit these fields to your new name and click "Save" at the top. The change takes effect when ready in Google Meet, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and every other Google service you use.

This change is permanent and visible to everyone who sees your profile across Google services. If you only want to change your name for one meeting, use the temporary meeting name option instead.

What happens when you change your name

If you change your name in your Google Account, the new name appears in Google Meet, but it also changes your name in Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive comments, YouTube (if you use the same account), and anywhere else your Google Account name is displayed. Other people may see the change in their contact lists and in past email threads.

If you use a temporary meeting name, only the people in that specific meeting see the change. Your Google Account name stays the same, so your email signature, calendar invitations, and other Google services continue to show your original name.

Troubleshooting: name change does not appear

If you changed your name in your Google Account but it is not showing up in Google Meet, try signing out and signing back in. Close the Meet tab completely, then open a new tab and go to meet.google.com. Sign in again and start or join a meeting — your new name should appear.

If you are trying to change your name for a single meeting and the "Change name" option does not appear when you click your profile picture, make sure you are signed into the correct Google Account. If you are a guest joining a meeting without signing in, you may not see this option — sign in first, then join the meeting again.

Changing your name on mobile devices

On the Google Meet app for Android or iPhone, the process is similar. During a call, tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner. Tap "Change name", type your new name, and tap "OK". The change takes effect when ready for that meeting only.

To change your name permanently on mobile, open the Google Meet app, tap your profile picture at the top right, tap "Manage your Google Account", then tap the "Personal info" tab. Tap "Name" and edit your first and last name, then tap "Save".

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name if I am joining a meeting as a guest?

Yes. If you are signed into a Google Account, you can click your profile picture during the call and select "Change name". If you joined without signing in, you will need to sign in first to access the name change option.

Will people see my old name in the meeting chat if I change my name?

No. Messages you sent before changing your name will still show your old name next to them, but your new name appears in the participant list and on any messages you send after the change.

Does changing my name in Google Meet affect my email address?

No. Your email address never changes. Only your display name changes. People can still reach you at the same email address whether you change your name in your account or just for one meeting.

Can the meeting host prevent me from changing my name?

No. Every participant in a Google Meet call can change their own display name at any time, whether they are the host or a guest. The host cannot lock or restrict this feature.