How to sort contacts by first name in Contacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Changing the sort order of people in your Contacts app can help you find who you need much faster. If you feel that first names are easier to sort by, then you can make this change quickly. Here’s how to sort your contacts by their first names on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Sorting Contacts on iPhone

Sort Contacts by the first name

On iPhone and iPad

Follow these steps to change the sort order for your Contacts on iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the Settings app and tap Contacts.
  2. Tap Sort Order.
  3. Choose First, Last.
Sort Contacts by First Name on iPhone

On Mac

Here’s how to change the sort order for your Contacts on Mac:

  1. Open the Contacts app, click Contacts in the menu bar, and select Preferences.
  2. Make sure you’re in the General tab.
  3. In the Sort By drop-down box, pick First Name.
Sort Contacts by First Name on Mac

Sometimes it’s the simplest settings that help us do things quicker. And adjusting the sort order for your Contacts list is just one of them.

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