Are you trying to find an ultimate birthday gift for your brother, son, dad, friend, boyfriend, etc? Here are the 45 best birthday gifts for him!
Finding a great, even good, gift can be one of the hardest things ever. They either never tell you what they want or tell you something silly that just won’t do for a birthday gift. We sadly get it.
But the worry can be gone because these gifts are truly perfection and full of the best birthday gifts for the dad who has everything, the sentimental gift for your boyfriend, the gag gift for your brother, and more!
These gifts are truly our absolute favorites and the WereAdulting team plans to bookmark this page (you should too!) so we can constantly come back for birthday gift ideas.
45 Best Birthday Gifts For Him Every Guy Will Love
1. New York Times Custom Sports Book
The very first birthday gift idea we have is this sports book you can fully customize. It turns his glory days as a high school or college athlete into a sentimental keepsake he can keep for years.
2. BEIS Carry-on roller
Everyone needs a good carry-on suitcase for the trips planned.
This carry-on from BEIS is the exact one our travel team uses and we are obsessed with it. It comes with locks so he doesn’t have to be afraid of someone stealing his clothes when he travels. Plus it comes in many styles depending on his favorite colors.
3. NFL Mug
Sometimes the best gift you can give them is a mug.
They will use it every day on the way to work and keep the coffee nice and hot.
4. Oxford Dress Shirt
Does he need a new dress shirt? Maybe he has none or spilled coffee on his last one. Either way, he’s going to need a new one.
This premium dress shirt is made of fabric woven in Italy, giving a smooth hand feel. Plus you can add a monogram of their initials to make it extra special.
5. Channel Stitch Sateen Sheet Set
If you are buying for someone who recently graduated college or doesn’t even think about watching his sheets. Gift him the gift of cleanliness this birthday.
This set is from FrontGate and has a smooth feel, glossy sheen, and excellent drape.
6. VOLANTEXRC RC Plane
This remote-controlled plan is perfect for beginners who have an interest in aerospace engineering.
It comes fully assembled (just needs batteries) and works great outside.
7. Cufflinks
If you’re looking for a more expensive gift, you should look into these pair of cufflinks from David Yurman. It cost roughly $600 for this design but you can browse their other designs to find exactly what you’re looking for.
8. Layer Jacket
It’s time for him to be dressed to impressed and with this jacket, he will be. This jacket is stretchy and packable to ensure easy transport without compromising style.
9. Lululemon Backpack
He may have his high school or college backpack but he may need a new one. One with enough pockets and compartments to store his banged-up laptop, water bottle, and knick-knacks. Plus this one doesn’t add too much bulk.
10. apple watch
If he doesn’t have an Apple watch yet, it’s time to give him the gift of luxury. It makes the corporate world easier by making calls, tracking steps, and viewing calendar appointments more efficient.
11. Gildan Men’s T-Shirt Set
I swear men don’t buy clothes and just wait to be gifted them on their birthdays or for Christmas.
This T-Shirt set is from Amazon and comes in a pack of 5 with different styles and colors depending on his favorite colors.
12. yeti rambler
Just like the NFL Tubler above, a Yeti rambler is a great gift. This Yeti Rambler is great for colder drinks and using it while he works out or goes to the gym.
13. go pro
This is definitely the gift for him if he loves finding adventure and wants to capture amazing videos. GoPros is known for its amazing waterproof camera and for capturing the extra moments in life.
14. Casey slippers
Another amazing gift to give the man in your life is slippers. The men in our life love these Casey Slippers so we know yours will too. They can use them around the house and anywhere else they see appropriate.
15. charging Station
With more technology coming out, he needs a place to charge everything! This charging station has plus for his iPhone, apple watch, and Airpods keeping them all charged for when he wakes up.
16. Telescope For Beginners
Give him the gift of education with this telescope for beginners. It’s the perfect gift if he has any curiosity about space.
17. Chanel Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum
A classic everyday scent.
This scent is the perfect blend of not too bold and not too weak. He can wear it for the office, a date, or start his collection.
18. dumbells set
This is the gift for him if he loves working out or is starting to set up a gym at his house. He can adjust it to any weight depending on his limits and is compact enough to fit anywhere.
19. Stadium 3D wall art
Men love sports, and they love cheering on their favorite sports teams even more.
So gift him a stadium 3D art piece of his favorite team to fill up some of that empty wall space in his bedroom or living room!
20. Gourmet Hot Sauce
Test his pallet with this gourmet hot sauce from Truff which has 5 different kits depending on what he will like.
21. pajama pants
Another classic gift for him is these pajama pants. They’re comfy and perfect for lounging around the house.
22. Beard shaving kit
Is his beard getting out of hand and he doesn’t seem to want to fix it up any time soon? Gift him this beard-shaving kit so he can present himself either in networking events or interviews better.
23. Bluetooth Smart Pen & Notebook Set
Taking notes on pen and paper is the past. Now we have notebooks that can connect to your phone and easily transfer it through Bluetooth.
24. Hotdog Cooker
This hotdog cooker is a mix between a gag gift and an actual practical gift. If he seems to always be making hotdogs or just had an unhealthy obsession with them, then think about buying this for him!
25. wireless smart meat thermometer
This meat thermometer is a look at the future of technology. It can tell you how sharp your knifes are by an app on your phone. So if your guy is a chef or tries to be, think about this gift for him.
26. grilling set
At some point in your man’s life, he will start taking up grilling and when he does, he is going to need a new grilling set. Or if he is already grilling, a new grilling set is never a bad gift.
27. Cold Beer Coats
Keep his beers chilled and his hands cozy with these charming coat koozies. The arms double as convenient comfort handles, and you can choose from six different colorways.
28. kindle
It’s time to upgrade his reading with this Amazon Kindle. It has a glare-free display, adjustable warm light, and up to 10 weeks of battery life. He also can store thousands of titles, so he can carry his library wherever he goes.
29. funny trump mug
Regardless of your political background, this is a hilarious mug!
It has ones for your brother, dad, boyfriend, etc.
30. LEGO Marvel Gauntlet
This is a must-get gift for any Marvel lover. He can build an exact replica of the gauntlet with LEGO’s.
31. Power Tools Organizer
Give him the gift of organization this birthday.
Those tools he leaves lying around can now be organized in their right place without the hassle.
32. Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box
Can we just take a moment and appreciate how good this product is? Even if it’s not a gift for him, how smart is it that we can finally heat our food during lunch without a microwave?
This comes 6 different colors depending on his style.
33. Men’s Designer Fragrance Sampler
Maybe he doesn’t know what his fragrance is or wants a new one. So gift hum this sample set for him to figure it out. Plus you can make it even better by buying him his favorite once he decides.
34. Meat Smoking Guide
At some point in any man’s life, they start smoking meat. We have no clue why but if he is in that stage of his life, gift him this smoking guide.
35. Wrangler Long Sleeve Fleece
If his birthday is in a cold season, gift him a new fleece pullover. It comes in different colors and with the amount of reviews on it, so many men LOVE this.
36. Mini electric chainsaw
Just like with the lunchbox crockpot, we finally are seeing the technology advancements in every-day items. This electric chainsaw is perfect for those tasks done around the house.
37. Funny Boxers
Okay yes, this is a gag gift but it’s also super cute!
38. Watch holder/box
Does he have a watch collection but stores them deep in his closet in a random drawer? Buy him this so he can properly store them and his other jewerlry.
39. Belt
This is another thing that we swear men don’t buy!
If he has a belt that he uses every day and has had for years, buy him a new one so he can finally throw that old one away.
40. Nut Gift Basket
Are you going to be away from him this birthday?
Ship this nut gift basket (or any gift basket) straight to his house!
41. Interactive Treasure Hunt
Okay so maybe they have all of the gift above but I bet he doesn’t have this or the 5 below.
This gift is an interactive treasure hunt and is perfect for the man who loves mystery and puzzles.
42. Infuse & Pour Alcohol Kit
This at-home alcohol infusion kit helps you serve up seriously impressive cocktails.
43. 100 movies scratch off Poster
Have him take a deep dive into movie magic with this poster that invites him (and maybe both of you) to watch 100 iconic films.
44. 100 things to do with dad
Granted this birthday gift is for Dad but you can find books just like this for any man in your life.
You both can collect photos, create memories, try new activities, and document the time together.
45. Artist Coffee Table Book
This is for the artist in your life.
Collect, protect, and display your little artist’s masterpieces in this handsome, high-quality coffee-table book.