To change your name in Google Meet, you primarily need to update your name in your Google Account settings, as Google Meet uses your Google account name as your display name.
How to Change Your Name in Google Meet
Via Google Account (Permanent Change):
- Open your Google Account settings by logging in at your Google Account page.
- Go to the "Personal info" section.
- Under "Profile," find the "Name" field and click the pencil icon to edit.
- Enter your desired first and last name.
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.
- Refresh or rejoin your Google Meet meeting to see the updated name reflected.
This change will update your name across all Google services including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive
. Changing Name on Mobile Devices:
- Open Google Account settings on your mobile device via the Google app or browser.
- Navigate to "Personal info" and edit your name as above.
- Save changes and the new name will appear in Google Meet on mobile
Temporary Name Change Without Affecting Google Account Name:
- Join the meeting as a guest (not signed in), and Google Meet will prompt you to enter a display name for that session.
- Alternatively, use a Chrome extension like "Google Meet Name Changer" to temporarily change your display name for a specific meeting without altering your Google account name
Note: If you are signed into a Google or Google Workspace account, you cannot change your display name directly within Google Meet during a meeting without changing your Google account name
. In summary, the most straightforward way to change your Google Meet name is by updating your Google account name in the Personal Info settings. For temporary or meeting-specific name changes, joining as a guest or using a browser extension are practical options
