Mętlew was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Mętlew.
The place is now called Mętlew and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metlew | Russian Empire | Lenčica | 1914 |
| Mętlew | Poland | Łęczyca | 1921 |
| Mętlew | German Empire | Lentschütz | 1939 |
| Mętlew | Poland | Łęczyca | 1945 |
| Mętlew | Poland | Płock | 1992 |