This tutorial will demonstrate how t o combine first and last names in Excel and Google Sheets.

Combine Names – Ampersand Sign (&)

To combine first and last names, you can use the & sign and a space character in a text string

Combine Names – CONCAT Function

We can use the CONCAT Function to achieve the same result.

NOTE: the CONCAT Function in Excel has replaced the CONCATENATE Function.  While they are both still available, it is advisable to now use the CONCAT Function.

Last Name, First Name

To create a name format like “last name, first name”, we can use the & sign and a comma in a text string.

Last Name, First Name – CONCAT Function

We can use the CONCAT Function to achieve the same result.

Combine First and Last Names in Google Sheets

These formulas work exactly the same in Google Sheets as in Excel.