'Anacreon' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the name 'Anakreōn', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'kreōn' meant 'ruler'.

'Anakreōn' was a name used in Ancient Greece, and it eventually became the modern English name 'Anacreon'.

Initially, it referred to the poet himself, but over time it evolved to represent his style of poetry.