Galew was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Galewo.
The place is now called Galew and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galewo | German Empire | Koschmin | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Galew | Poland | Krotoszyn | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Galewo | German Empire | Krotoschin | 1939 |
| Galew | Poland | Pleszew | 1945 |
| Galew | Poland | Kalisz | 1992 |