Mac Change User Folder Name [updated]

In newer macOS versions (Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia), right-clicking a user and selecting "Rename" usually only changes the (the display name). It does not change the underlying home folder directory. This often leads users to think they changed the name, only to realize their folder is still named the old way. The manual method outlined above is the definitive way to change the actual folder path.

If you disabled FileVault earlier, re-enable it: mac change user folder name

If you want to avoid potential issues with permissions and access, create a new administrator account: The manual method outlined above is the definitive

This works. But it works only if you are logged in as another admin user, with no processes belonging to the target user running. It requires a complete logout, a silent login as root or secondary admin, and a prayer. It requires a complete logout, a silent login