Trex, velociraptor, triceratops, Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus although most people would call the last a long neck. Answer from UniqueJaguar2321 on reddit.com
🌐
ThoughtCo
thoughtco.com › the-dinosaur-encyclopedia-1091968
Top 10 Most Popular Dinosaurs
May 18, 2024 - Bob Strauss is a science writer and the author of several books, including "The Big Book of What, How and Why" and "A Field Guide to the Dinosaurs of North America." ... Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for its size, movie appearances, and cool name meaning 'tyrant lizard king'. Triceratops is easy to recognize with its three horns and big frill, often featured in movies. Velociraptor gained popularity from movies like 'Jurassic Park', known for being small, smart, and fast.
🌐
Reddit
reddit.com › r/dinosaurs › what are the "big 5" most famous/popular dinosaurs?
r/Dinosaurs on Reddit: What are the "Big 5" most famous/popular dinosaurs?
August 3, 2023 -

In my head, it's always tyrannosaurus, triceratops, stegosaurus, apatosaurus, and velociraptor.

My wife says brachiosaurus is a better "definitive sauropod".

I can also see pteranodon replacing velociraptor as the fifth, or deinonychus replacing velociraptor because it's pretty much the animal people are actually thinking of.

What do you think?

Discussions

Dinosaur Common Names?
I've thought about this before. Some common names exist that are variations of their scientific name: Tyrannosaur = Tyrannosaurus (rex). Raptor = Velociraptor (or any Dromaeosauridae) This isn't exactly analogous to modern practice unless you count "Panther" as a common name for Panthera onca and Panthera pardus. In some ways, Land Before Time gets this right. More on reddit.com
🌐 r/Paleontology
27
17
September 19, 2019
What are the "Big 5" most famous/popular dinosaurs?
Trex, velociraptor, triceratops, Stegosaurus and Brachiosaurus although most people would call the last a long neck. More on reddit.com
🌐 r/Dinosaurs
63
80
August 3, 2023
Which herbivore dinosaur don you think is the most popular/well known?
My immediate answer was Brachiosaurus. But then I saw Stegosaurs and agree on that one. Obvious shoutout to Triceratops. The holy herbivore trinity More on reddit.com
🌐 r/Dinosaurs
18
20
October 16, 2023
The most iconic dinosaurs (IMO)! Let me know if I’m missing any!
Ankylosaurus, Spinosaurus, Allosaurus and also Parasaurolophus Also don't wanna be that guy but the Ptera shouldn't be there since it ain't a dinosaur More on reddit.com
🌐 r/Dinosaurs
408
1372
June 16, 2022
🌐
MyDinosaurs
mydinosaurs.com › home › blog › top 10 most popular dinosaurs
Top 10 Most Popular Dinosaurs | MyDinosaurs
September 29, 2025 - Explore the top 10 most popular dinosaurs of all time. From Tyrannosaurus rex to Stegosaurus, discover fun facts and see how each is brought to life through life-size animatronics and fossil replicas.
🌐
Natural History Museum
nhm.ac.uk › discover › dino-directory.html
The Dino Directory | Natural History Museum
Uncover what dinosaurs have been found in your country and how big they were. Learn the meaning of dinosaur names and how to say them. Browse your favourite dinosaurs or start with our top five. Museum dinosaur researcher Prof Paul Barrett has examined the evidence for how five of the most popular ...
🌐
Ranker
ranker.com › home › other › fictional characters › the greatest dinosaur characters of all time
The 45+ Best Dinosaur Characters of All Time, Ranked By Fans
September 1, 2025 - Over 900 fans have voted on the 40+ characters on Greatest Dinosaur Characters of All Time. Current Top 3: Rex, Yoshi, Littlefoot
🌐
Dinosaur World Live
dinosaurworldlive.com › blog › 10-most-common-dinosaur-names-and-what-they-mean
10 most common dinosaur names and what they mean
Tyrannosaurus Rex: T-Rex is one of the most famous dinosaurs thanks to its size, fearsome nature and array of sharp teeth. Tyrannosaurus means ‘tyrant lizard’ and rex is the Latin for ‘king’. So the name put together means ‘tyrant lizard king’.
Find elsewhere
🌐
Active Wild
activewild.com › home › famous dinosaurs list with pictures and interesting facts
Famous Dinosaurs List With Pictures And Interesting Facts
May 15, 2024 - Therizinosaurus achieved fame as the subject of the Walking with Dinosaurs series special episode, “The Giant Claw”. ... Size: 6.5 ft. / 2 m ... Troodon means “wounding tooth”, a name that comes from the dinosaur’s serrated teeth.
🌐
Kawahdinosaur
kawahdinosaur.com › news › top-12-most-popular-dinosaurs
News - Top 12 most popular Dinosaurs.
Triceratops was a large dinosaur with three horns which were used for protection.
🌐
Natural History Museum
nhm.ac.uk › discover › dino-directory › name › a › gallery.html
Dino Directory Name A-Z - Dinosaurs beginning with the letter A | Natural History Museum
Explore dinosaurs by: Name (A-Z) ... dinosaurs beginning with A · Aardonyx · Abelisaurus · Achelousaurus · Achillobator · Acrocanthosaurus · Aegyptosaurus · Afrovenator · Agilisaurus ·...
🌐
Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_fictional_dinosaurs
List of fictional dinosaurs - Wikipedia
November 2, 2025 - This list of fictional dinosaurs is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals and is a collection of various notable non-avian dinosaur characters that appear in various works of fiction. It is limited to well-referenced examples of dinosaurs and related prehistoric reptiles in literature, ...
🌐
Womple Studios
womplestudios.com › blogs › diy › 5-most-popular-dinos-that-roamed-the-earth
5 Most Popular Dinos That Roamed the Earth – Womple Studios
October 5, 2023 - The name tyrannosaurus means 'tyrant lizard king,' which is very fitting for this 40-foot carnivore. The largest tooth on any carnivorous dinosaur is estimated to be 12 inches long, not including the root. The popular dinosaur is said to have loved chasing its prey and using its small arms and powerful jaws to devour its meal.
🌐
ThoughtCo
thoughtco.com › dinosaurs-a-to-z-1093748
A to Z List of Over 700 Dinosaur Names
May 2, 2024 - Agathaumas - The first ceratopsian dinosaur ever discovered. Agilisaurus - This "agile lizard" was one of the earliest ornithopods. Agujaceratops - It was once classified as a species of Chasmosaurus. Agustinia - A large, spiny-backed sauropod. Ajkaceratops - The first ceratopsian ever to be discovered in Europe. Alamosaurus - No, it wasn't named after the Alamo, but it should have been.
🌐
Only Dinosaurs
onlydinosaurs.com › home › dinosaur knowledge › 18 iconic dinosaur characters from the movies, tv, & games
18 Iconic Dinosaur Characters From The Movies, TV, & Games
August 18, 2023 - Their names are Blue, Delta, Echo, and Charlie. Fondly known as The Raptor Squad. These endearing Velociraptors became one of fans’ favorite dinosaur movie characters because of how they grew up in front of the audience’s eyes.
🌐
Quora
quora.com › What-are-the-most-popular-dinosaurs-amongst-children-today
What are the most popular dinosaurs amongst children today? - Quora
Answer (1 of 6): Speaking as a mother of a three-year-old who loves dinosaurs, and therefore sees a lot of dinosaur-related toys and books, I would say that these are the top dinosaurs: * Tyrannosaurus rex * Triceratops * Stegosaurus * Brachiosaurus ...
🌐
Quora
quora.com › What-are-some-of-the-best-top-17-favorite-dinosaurs-for-little-kids
What are some of the best top 17 favorite dinosaurs for little kids? - Quora
Answer: Yes, Dinosaurs are monsters, I think had something else that these creatures are awesome, what you’re talking about animals, I’m sure, tell me, I know to talk of course, One thing i just really had someone like this, I don’t know that those modern day of animals aren’t real, ...
🌐
Burrunjor
burrunjor.com › 2018 › 08 › 13 › my-30-favourite-dinosaurs
My 30 Favourite Dinosaurs | burrunjorsramblesandbabbles
January 21, 2023 - The first fragments of Utahraptor were discovered in 1975, but it wouldn’t be until after Jurassic Park in the 90s that they would be given greater attention and the beast was actually named. Utahraptor for a while became one of the most popular Dinosaurs, as it was actually closer to the Velociraptors of Jurassic Park, than the actual Velociraptors were.
🌐
American Museum of Natural History
amnh.org › dinosaurs › dinosaur-names
Dinosaur Naming Conventions | American Museum of Natural History
Learn how dinosaurs get their names: the word dinosaur is from the Greek deinos (terrible) and sauros (lizard).
🌐
ZME Science
zmescience.com › home › features › natural sciences › geology and paleontology › dinosaurs › dinosaur names: complete your vocabulary with these awesome dinosaurs
Dinosaur names: complete your vocabulary with these awesome dinosaurs
April 23, 2024 - Dinosaur names are almost as cool as the dinosaurs themselves. If you’re a dinosaur enthusiast, chances are you’re already familiar with popular dinosaurs like the T-Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaur. But if you’re hungry for more dinosaur knowledge, don’t worry!