Once you create a Google Account, your Google Account name is used by default in many of the Google services you use, including Gmail, YouTube, Drive, Photos, and more.

While you can change or update your name for select Google services individually—for example, changing your From name in Gmail—it's easier to change your name in your Google Account so that it's updated across all your Google services.

Some reasons to change your Google name include:

You can change your Google name through a web browser, through your Android device's settings, or through the Gmail iOS app.