Waplewo Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großwaplitz.
The place is now called Waplewo Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß-Waplitz | German Empire | Stuhm | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Groß Waplitz | German Empire | Stuhm | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Großwaplitz | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Großwaplitz | German Empire | Stuhm | 1939 |
| Waplewo Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Sztum | 1945 |
| Waplewo Wielkie | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |