Wielkie Leźno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großlesen, Kr. Strasburg (Westpr.).
The place is now called Wielkie Leżno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß-Leszno | German Empire | Strasburg i. Westpr. | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Wielkie Leźno | Poland | Brodnica | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Großlesen, Kr. Strasburg (Westpr.) | German Empire | Strasburg (Westpr.) | 1939 |
| Wielkie Leźno | Poland | Brodnica | 1945 |
| Wielkie Leżno | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |