Przełęk Wielki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Przellenk, Groß.
The place is now called Przełęk Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß-Przellenk | German Empire | Neidenburg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Przełęk Wielki | Poland | Działdowo | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Przellenk, Groß | German Empire | Neidenburg | 1939 |
| Przełęk Wielki | Poland | Działdowo | 1945 |
| Przełęk Wielki | Poland | Ciechanów | 1992 |