Gierzwałd was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Geierswalde.
The place is now called Gierzwałd and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geierswalde | German Empire | Osterode i. Ostpr. | 1939 |
| Gierzwałd | Under Polish administration | Ostróda | 1945 |
| Gierzwałd | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |