Wielki Bartel was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großbartel.
The place is now called Bartel Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß-Bartel | German Empire | Berent | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Wielki Bartel | Poland | Kościerzyna | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Großbartel | German Empire | Preußisch Stargard | 1939 |
| Wielki Bartel | Poland | Starogard Gdański | 1945 |
| Bartel Wielki | Poland | Gdańsk | 1992 |