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 changing just your Meet display name for a single meeting. The second option is faster if you only want a different name for that one call.

If you change your Google Account name, the new name shows up in Meet immediately and stays that way for all future meetings. If you change your Meet display name during a meeting, only people in that specific meeting see the new name — it does not affect your account or other meetings.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your display name in Google Meet by editing your Google Account profile, which updates your name across all Google services including Meet.
  • To change your name for just one meeting, click your profile picture during the call and select "Change name" to enter a temporary display name.
  • Changes made during a meeting only affect that specific call and do not change your actual Google Account name.
  • Your profile picture and name are linked in your Google Account, so changing one may affect how the other displays.

Change your name through your Google Account

This method changes the name that appears in Google Meet and everywhere else you use your Google Account. Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. Click Personal info in the left menu, then click Name.

You will see two fields: First name and Last name. Type your new name into these fields exactly as you want it to appear. Click Save when you are done. The change takes effect immediately, and your new name will show in Google Meet the next time you join a meeting or refresh the page if you are already in one.

Change your name for a single Google Meet call

If you want a different name to show only in one meeting, you can change it without touching your Google Account. During an active meeting, look for your profile picture or name in the bottom right corner of the screen (on mobile, it may appear at the top). Click or tap your profile picture.

A menu will appear. Select Change name. Type the name you want to use for this meeting only. Click Save or OK. Everyone in the meeting will now see your new name, but your Google Account name stays unchanged. When you leave the meeting and join a different one, your original account name will show again.

Change your name on mobile devices

The process is similar on phones and tablets. Open the Google Meet app and join a meeting, or tap into an active meeting you are already in. Look for your profile picture — on most phones this appears in the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. Tap it once.

Select Change name from the menu that appears. Type your temporary name and tap Save or OK. The change applies only to that meeting. If you want to change your name permanently across all Google services, use the web browser method on a computer or phone by visiting myaccount.google.com.

What happens when you change your name

When you change your Google Account name through myaccount.google.com, the change shows up in Google Meet, Gmail, Google Calendar, YouTube, and any other Google service you use. Other people in your meetings will see the new name immediately if they refresh their screen or join after you have made the change.

If you change your name only during a meeting, other participants see the new name right away in that call, but the change disappears when you leave. Your Google Account name does not change, so your next meeting will show your original name unless you change it again during that call.

Troubleshooting name changes that do not appear

If you changed your Google Account name but it still shows the old name in Meet, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app. Sometimes the change takes a few minutes to sync across Google's servers. Sign out of your Google Account completely, then sign back in — this forces the system to reload your profile information.

If you changed your name during a meeting and it did not update for other people, ask them to refresh their browser or close and reopen the Meet tab. If the problem persists, check that you actually clicked Save after typing the new name — the change does not take effect until you confirm it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a nickname or fake name in Google Meet?

Yes. You can type any name you want when you change your display name, whether it is a nickname, a pseudonym, or anything else. Google does not verify that the name you enter matches your legal name. If you change your account name through myaccount.google.com, use whatever name you want to display publicly.

Does changing my name in Meet change my email address?

No. Your email address stays the same no matter what name you display. Changing your display name only changes what people see next to your profile picture — it does not affect your email, your account login, or any other account settings.

What if I change my name during a meeting and then leave and rejoin?

If you changed your name only for that one meeting, your original account name will show when you rejoin. If you changed your Google Account name through myaccount.google.com, the new name will appear in all meetings going forward, including if you leave and rejoin the same call.

Can other people see when I change my name during a meeting?

Yes. When you change your display name during a call, everyone in that meeting sees the new name appear next to your video or profile picture. There is no notification that you changed it — your name just updates on their screens.