To merge or combine the first and last names in Excel you can make use of the CONCAT Ampersand, Flash Fill or TEXTJOIN functions or formulas.

When you want to combine values in Microsoft Excel, instead of complex expressions or VBA, opt for Power Query – it’s fast and easy.

Data comes from all kinds of sources and Microsoft Power Query can you when you need to combine foreign data. It’s a bit easier than trying to do so in Microsoft Excel sometimes.