TOP 10 RANKING

Top 10 Boy Scout Merit Badges — Ranked by Fans

First Aid is the #1 fan-ranked Boy Scout Merit Badges on SendMeYourList, followed by Camping and Hiking. See the full community Top 10 and rank them yourself.

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Last updated: May 7, 2026

First Aid leads the community rankings for Boy Scout Merit Badges, with Camping and Hiking close behind. These standings reflect real votes from SendMeYourList fans — not editors, not algorithms. Rank the full list yourself and see how your picks compare.

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First Aid

First Aid – Master essential emergency medical response and treatment skills.

02
Camping

Camping – Master the essential skills of outdoor camping and wilderness survival.

03
Hiking

Hiking – Develop skills for safe and enjoyable wilderness hiking adventures.

04
Personal Fitness

Personal Fitness – Develop and maintain physical fitness through exercise and nutrition.

05
Cooking

Cooking – Develop culinary skills and nutrition knowledge for meal preparation.

06
Swimming

Swimming – Develop swimming skills and water safety knowledge.

07
Lifesaving

Lifesaving – Develop water rescue skills and swimming safety techniques.

08
Citizenship in the Community

Citizenship in the Community – Learn about local government and civic responsibility in your community.

09
Citizenship in the Nation

Citizenship in the Nation – Study the federal government and your rights and duties as a citizen.

10
Citizenship in the World

Citizenship in the World – Explore international relations and global citizenship responsibilities.