Świechocin was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schwichten.
The place is now called Świechocin and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swichotschin | German Empire | Meseritz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Schwichocin | German Empire | Meseritz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Świechocin | Poland | Międzychód | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Schwichotschin | German Empire | Birnbaum (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Schwichten | German Empire | Birnbaum (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Świechocin | Poland | Międzychód | 1945 |
| Świechocin | Poland | Gorzów | 1992 |