Borek was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Börke.
The place is now called Borek Wielkopolski and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borek (Bz. Posen) | German Empire | Koschmin | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Borek | Poland | Krotoszyn | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Borek | German Empire | Gostingen | 1939 |
| Borken | German Empire | Gostingen | 1939 |
| Börke | German Empire | Gostingen | 1939 |
| Borek Wielkopolski | Poland | Gostyń | 1945 |
| Borek Wielkopolski | Poland | Leszno | 1992 |