Google has confirmed its compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The update will soon appear on Google Maps, reflecting changes in line with the government’s new policy.

Google Maps to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Google announced that it will update its maps to reflect the Gulf of Mexico’s new name, the Gulf of America, following President Trump’s executive order. The update will be implemented once the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), a U.S. government database, officially registers the name change

This change is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to emphasize American heritage. The executive order also calls for the reversal of President Obama’s 2015 renaming of Mount McKinley to Denali, which was meant to honor Alaska’s indigenous communities. Trump’s order argues that the decision to rename the peak was disrespectful to President McKinley’s legacy and contributions.

Honoring American Heritage

Trump’s executive action stresses the importance of celebrating America’s historical figures and ideals. The order states that renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mount McKinley is an effort to “honor American greatness,” with a focus on McKinley’s support for tariffs and his tragic assassination, which represented an attack on American values.

The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is expected to be reflected in all federal maps and documents, and Google has committed to ensuring the update appears on its platform for U.S. users.

Name Changes for Different Regions

Google clarified that U.S. users will see both the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley name changes on Google Maps. However, international users will see either the updated names or dual-label versions, depending on local naming conventions. This ensures regional accuracy while maintaining the update’s global consistency.