Szczechy Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Zechen.
The place is now called Szczechy Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Zechen | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Szczechy Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Szczechy Wielkie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |