Looking for the Best Christmas Gifts for Men? Look no further – here are 70+ great ideas!
Guys are really hard to shop for, especially at Christmas time! So I’ve compiled over 70 Christmas gifts ideas for men that will help you get shopping done for your husbands, brothers, dads, and boyfriends.
70+ of the best Christmas gifts for men
Do you need some of the best Christmas gifts for men? We’ve all got a few men in our lives — boyfriends, husbands, brothers, and/or dads, and it’s hard to come up with good ideas for them for Christmas.
I asked you guys on Instagram and you delivered — you gave me the best Christmas gifts for men in your life!
So look no further; these are the best Christmas gifts for men.
APPAREL GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- Enso Silicone ring
- These are wedding bands that are made of silicone so they’re really comfortable! They have tons of beautiful colors, including metallic so it looks like it’s made of metal. They’re super affordable at $40, and signing up for their newsletter gets you 10% off. Also I found these ones for under $10 on amazon!
- Patagonia jacket.
- These are the best, warmest jackets out there and will be something he can wear for years. Check out a bunch right here.
- Matching father/son ties.
- There are so many cute shops out there that make little boys ties and then matching dad ties. This would be super fun for my family with three boys — matching ties for all four of them! Our favorite handmade tie shop is Boon Ties, and you can get 15% off with code MERRICK15.
- Even better, get it embroidered on the back with a special message or word.
- Really nice socks.
- Stance and Bombas are both highly recommended brands and the quality is fantastic. I bought Philip these socks from Ralph Lauren last year and he said they’re his favorite dress socks he’s ever worn. They’re super affordable!
- Low cut athletic socks
- These are my husband’s FAVORITE socks for running and golfing. They’re super comfortable and hold up for ages.
- Ugg Slippers.
- These slippers have amazing reviews and are such good quality. I bought them for my husband last year and they don’t make his feet too hot.
- Ray Bans.
- Give him a classy pair of sunglasses that never go out of style. This pair is flattering on all men.
- Ties.
- Never underestimate the power of a good tie. Get him a classy tie(also love this one), a fun tie or holiday tie to add to his collection.
- Leather satchel or laptop bag.
- Make going to work or school easier with a leather satchel for in his laptop or work papers. There are some really gorgeous ones right here.
- Fun dress socks.
- Add some fun socks like these baby Yoda ones as a stocking stuffer.
- Waterproof jacket.
- This rain jacket is so nice and comes six neutral colors.
- Custom tailored suit.
- It typically costs about $100 to get a suit tailored but it makes a huge difference. A tailored suit can make a $100 suit look like a $500 suit – seriously! Look up local tailors on Google, or ask your dry cleaner for recommendations.
- Cufflinks.
- Any guy will look sharp and put together with a pair of cufflinks like these ones. You can also add a personal touch by personalizing these cufflinks with their initials.
- Leather belt.
- Dress shoes.
- These derby shoesare perfect for church, work or date night. They come in both black and brown colors.
EXPERIENCE GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- A couple’s staycation.
- It’s a little harder to get away now with COVID, but it’s possible! Plan a little staycation at a local hotel or airbnb, leave the kids with friends, and just focus on each other.
- Race car Driving Experience
- Philip and I did this extreme race car experience last year, and it’s SO FUN. It’s pricey, but such a fun experience. Your husband will love it.
- A trip to the shooting range.
- Every guy loves to shoot guns! So take him out on a date – he’ll love it!
- Amusement Park Tickets
- Need a good idea for your brother? Get him a 2 or 3 tickets for a local amusement park so he can go with a friend or two!
- Woodshop class.
- You can find ones at your local community college, or look online to see if someone in the area offers one. This would be a really fun class he could take to learn a new skill!
- Snowboarding or Skiing Pass.
- Have an avid snowboarder or skier in your life? Give him a snowboarding or ski pass to his favorite mountain or resort.
- Spa day certificate.
- Women are not the only ones who love a little pampering. Book him a massage and pedicure and get one happy, relaxed guy in return.
- Year of pre-planned dates.
- Give him the gift that keeps on giving all year long. Plan and pay for date nights for the following year so that all the logistics are taken care of and there is no excuse to not go on a date, even with COVID! My friend, Camille, has a whole blog post about this kind of gift.
- Sex advent calendar
- Someone recommended this last year and it was literally the most popular gift of all my gift guides. You sold them out multiple times! It’s back in stock and she gave me a 15% off discount you can use – just enter code LOVEMERRICK at checkout.
- Weekend getaway.
- Plan a quick weekend trip with or without kids. I recently learned about Getaway and they’re tiny, modern cabins outside of major cities. Dallas just opened one and I’m super excited to check out next year. Check to see if you have one in your area!
- Chocolate tasting date.
- Go to a local chocolatier and try as many of their chocolates as you can.
- Comedy show.
- If the guy in your life enjoys a good laugh, get him tickets to see one of his favorite comedians! Most have cancelled their shows for 2020, but have rescheduled for 2021.
- Skydiving.
- For the daredevil, get him a skydiving jump.
- Groupon Experiences.
- Check Groupon for local experiences like cooking classes, rock climbing, race driving, escape rooms etc.
MEMORY GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- Compilation of family videos
- This is sure to be a winner kind of gift! Take all the videos from the last year that are saved on your phone and compile them into a video set to music. You could do it yourself in iMovie, or there are companies and people that you could do it for you.
- Calendar for his office.
- Make a calendar with pictures of trips you’ve taken together or pictures of your kids and family. As a bonus, add family members birthdays and special dates on the calendar. We make this for my in-laws every year with photos of the grandchildren – it would make a great gift for your dad! You can make them through Mixbook right here.
- Photo books.
- They’re meaningful and special and is something he will treasure forever. This is my go-to special gift for Philip every year (I wrote all about it in this blog post). I make mine through Mixbook!
- Framed photo.
- Print out a family picture or a picture from your recent travels together and frame it.
- Framed map of the world.
- Add pushpins of all the places you have traveled together to this map.
- A framed picture of the stars the night you got engaged or got married
- This is a really special and meaningful gift, but also a really cool piece of art. It shows how the stars were aligned according to a specific date of your choosing.
- Quilt.
- Make him a quilt with all his childhood t-shirts. If you need some ideas, check these out right here.
- A book of his mission pictures
- if you guys are members of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, like we are, your dad or husband or brother probably served a mission. Compile photos, letters, special memories and put it in a book. Such a sweet gift for him!
- DNA test from 23andMe.
- This is such a good gift to get him in touch with his ancestry and culture. Find it here.
HOME GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- Bidet attachment for your toilet
- This is my husband’s dream — a bidet right at home! This one gets amazing reviews, and it’s under $35!
- Mini fridge for his home office
- Lots of our husbands are working from home right now. A little mini fridge for drinks and snacks would be a fun addition to his office! This one isn’t too big, but if you want something tiny, this one is adorable and only 10″ tall.
- Dutch Oven
- If your husband or dad is into cooking, a really nice Dutch Oven would be a great gift option!
- A box of meat
- If he’s into cooking, a box of Omaha Steaks or a Butcher Box would be a great option.
- Soda Stream
- This is a really cool little gadget that adds carbonation to liquid! He could make his own sparkling drinks right at home.
- Rechargeable Lighter
- This is a cool tool for camping, emergency preparedness, fireworks, or just for using around the home. It’s a rechargeable lighter that lasts for 600 uses on each charge.
- Nice chess set
- We got a really gorgeous chess set last year for our loft area and it makes such a beautiful statement on our coffee table. You can see a few really beautiful options right here.
- Yeti Cooler
- Yeti Coolers have become huge in the last few years! They’re fantastic quality and will keep your food cold and fresh for ages. They’re pricey, but worth the investment if he’s an outdoorsy guy.
- Chef’s Knife
- If he’s into cooking, a really nice chef’s knife is 100% worth the investment. Everyone hates working with bad knives.
- Corn Hole Set
- Corn Hole is one of our favorite family games to play. This would be a really fun gift that the whole family could enjoy! This set is simple and classic.
- Home safe
- This is a great gift if you have valuables in the home and want to keep them a little extra protected. This one has great reviews and is under $100!
- Fire Pit
- If you have a back patio, a fire pit is a perfect gift that will let you spend more time outside this fall and winter.
- Weighted Blanket
- I found a really great weighted blanket that doesn’t make you hot while you sleep. It has over 13K reviews!!
- Traeger Smoker Grill
- These are the most highly rated smokers out there, and I swear every man wants one. They’re a splurge for sure, but they’re amazing!
- Outdoor projector
- Outdoor movie nights are so fun. This projector is perfect for snuggling up on the grass or a lawn chair and watching a movie together.
- Roomba
- Anyone else’s husband an OCD clean freak? Just mine? A Roomba is honestly his dream gift. He vacuums almost every day because crumbs drive him nuts, so this would blow his mind.
- Record player
- A record player is a really special, sentimental gift. You would have so much fun collecting records at thrift shops for the rest of your life!
- Hot sauce making kit
- If he’s into hot sauce, this is a really fun kit! A hot sauce making kit where you can create your own. Super clever. But you could also just buy him a gift set of hot sauces. This one has good reviews.
- Pressure washer
- Such a good idea for so many outdoor projects!
- Ultimate Dad Joke Book
- This is a fun and inexpensive gift that would be fun for kids to give to their dad!
GADGET GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- PhoneSoap
- This is a really cool gadget that sanitizes your phone with UV light. We all know how dirty our phones get, since they go everywhere with us, so this is a great gift, especially with COVID going on right now!
- Airpods Pro
- Airpods are a great gift if your man doesn’t have them already.
- Charging Station
- This is a really sleek and cool charging station that charges headphones, apple watch, and phone. Plus it’s under $30!
- Sonos Beam.
- A cool soundbar that connects to your TV, Alexa, and your music.
- Noise Cancelling Headphones
- These are fantastic if he’s working from home right now. There are tons of noise cancelling headphones out there, but Bose makes incredible ones! I also found these ones under $60.
- Video Drone
- Video drones are really popular right now, and would make an awesome gift for your gadget loving or film loving man. Check out a bunch of really good options right here.
- Go Pro
- This would be a fun gift if the man in your life is an adventurer! This isn’t GoPro brand, but it’s basically identical and super affordable.
- Dash cam
- If you’re more into road tripping this could be a cool alternative to the Go Pro.
- Apple Watch.
- This item is on the top of most Christmas lists this year. You can also pick out a nice band to go along with it. I’m obsessed with my Apple Watch leather band. It’s under $20 and comes in a ton of colors!
- Phone case with card holder.
- These are pretty cool, and this leather one is so beautiful.
- External hard drive.
- Help him make sure all his memories are backed up and stored. This hard drive has over 2 terabytes of storage so he will be using it for years to come.
- Portable phone charger
- I cannot live without my portable phone charger. It’s a lightening charger so it charges my entire phone super quickly, and it holds up to 7 charges before the portable charger needs to be re-charged.
- Nintendo Switch.
- A Nintendo Switch is a fun gaming console you could play together or with your kids!
- iPad
- This gadget is one the guy in your life will use for everything-reminders, work, school, emails, social media, photos, etc. You can get the iPadin multiple sizes and storage options.
- Bluetooth speaker
- This Bluetooth speaker is small, sleek and water resistant. Bring it to the pool, the beach, on a hike, or just let it play in your backyard. It hooks to your phone via bluetooth and plays music.
- Virtual reality goggles
- I’ve never actually tried these, but they look so fun. Put them on and you’re instantly in another world, fighting in the middle of your video game. Any husband would have a blast with these.
HEALTH and FITNESS GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- Massage Gun
- These massage guns are super popular and a great gadget if your man is often sore from exercising.
- Workout clothes.
- For the fitness enthusiasts, these compression shorts are highly rated, and these shirts come in four colors and are $35! My husband has a lot of knee problems, but he wears these compression leggings and they help tremendously.
- Adjustable dumbbells.
- I have a set of adjustable dumbbells in a carrying case, like these. It’s easy to store, and not too expensive.
- Golf lessons.
- If your guy has been wanting to try golf, gift him a few golf lessons to get him started. There are certain places who have specific equipment and cameras to help them see and adjust their swing, which could be really helpful.
- Running sneakers.
- I love Nike running shoes, these onesare classic.
- Protein shake bottles.
- Give him the ease of having his protein shake anywhere with this bottle.
- Kayak.
- This two person kayak gets great reviews, and I love the extra seat so you don’t have to send him alone.
- Basketball hoop for the driveway.
- For the basketball fan, get him a basketball hoop he can use to practice his shots.
GROOMING GIFTS FOR MEN
- Tongue Scraper
- This is a tool that cleans your tongue before you brush your teeth in the morning. It comes in a 2-pack for under $10.
- Hair clippers.
- This hair clipper set has so many good reviews. I cut my husband’s hair – you can see a tutorial right here!
- Beard care kit.
- Help him take care of his beard with a beard kit!
- Shaving Kit.
- Give him all the best shaving elements in a small portable size he can take when traveling. This kit has all the items he will need for a good shave and it’s under $20.
- Cologne.
- All men could use more good smells in their lives, so cologne is always the perfect gift option. And if you pick it out, it gives you the freedom to find a scent you absolutely love. I love this one called Light Blue from Dolce and Gabbana.
TOOL GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- Personalized pocket knife.
- A cool new tool AND personalized. That’s a win. This is a really cool website that does them in a few different styles and they’re super affordable!
- A new power drill.
- Have a handy guy in your life? This power drill is sure to be their new favorite tool.
- Portable car jump starter
- A great gift for men who drive a lot. Don’t worry about having to find another car to jump yours if the battery dies — this portable car jump starter is a one-man job.
- Air compressor.
- He can use an air compressor for work around the house and to fill bike and car tires with air.
- Flashlight.
- These are so good to have in cars, around the house, and even when walking outside in the early mornings or afternoons when it’s dark.
- Digital meat thermometer.
- If your guy loves grilling, this meat thermometer will be perfect. This one is more expensive, but it lets you leave the meat outside and watch the temperature on your phone. So cool!
- Stainless steel soap.
- This “soap” will absorb any unwanted smells your guy might have picked up on his hands.
- Tool box.
- This hardware organizer is perfect for all the small screws, batteries and nails. This heavy duty large organizer is best for larger tools.
TRAVEL ESSENTIAL GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN
- Yeti travel mug
- These are the highest rated insulated mugs out there – perfect for traveling to hold his drink!
- Duffle bag.
- Get him a duffle bag he can use for weekend getaways and traveling. Or get him a duffle bag for his gym clothes.
- Suitcase. Get him a durable carry on sized luggage for work trips, and weekend getaways. Calpak is an incredible company and has super durable luggage.
- Toiletry travel case.
- This travel case is the most gorgeous aged brown leather, and he everything your guy might need.
- Personalized passport holder.
- These are so nice for the frequent traveler (hopefully back to traveling internationally next year!) because they will keep passports from getting too worn out or damaged. This one is under $30 and it’s so incredibly gorgeous.
- Leather Wallet.
- If you’re looking for leather wallets or other leather goods, Andar is a fantastic shop that sells all kinds of amazing leather goods for men.
- TSA Precheck.
- Gift him the gift of time with TSA precheck! This is a 5-year membership with a one time fee. Some credit cards cover the fee, so check with your card before you pay!
SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MEN THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT
- Car Wash Membership
- Help your guy keep his car clean! Get him a gift card, a punch card, or a membership.
- Audible membership.
- If your guy has a long commute each day or just loves to read, get him a couple of months membership to Audible!
- Spotify subscription.
- For the music lover, get him a subscription to Spotify!
- Deseret Book audio subscription
- If your dad or brother or husband is interested in religious books, this is a great audio subscription that’s specifically for religious works. After that it’s just $6.99/month.
- Magazine subscription.
- Amazon has a ton of magazine options you can get your guy. Everything from Golf Digest to National Geographic.
- Monthly subscription box. There are so many boxes out there – Dollar Shave Club, Loot Crate, Trunk Club. The best part is that this is a gift that he will look forward to every month. Like Christmas all over again!
GIFTS UNDER $25 FROM THIS GUIDE
I’ve pulled some of my favorite gifts from this guide that are under $25, if you’re on a budget and still need some great ideas!|
Photo books | Matching father/son ties | rechargeable lighter | Ultimate Dad jokes book | Beard care kit
Tongue Scraper | Ralph Lauren socks | Protein shake bottles
Personalized pocket knife | Monogrammed Cuff Links | Sex advent calendar | FootJoy athletic socks
Baby yoda socks | meat thermometer | Stainless steel soap | Silicone Ring
This is so great! At first I was scrolling THROUGH thinking to myself “yeah THAt’d be great if he was into this stuff. But HE’S so casual, and project oriented. Most of this would be useless to him” oh my word, once I got to the tools and Especially the soap! Its Such a great price for such a cool and useful gift! I am so excited to get it for him thanks to this list!
YES!! I love this response so much!! Glad you found some great ideas!
This is such a great post, there are so many awesome ideas here!
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They really are! hope you found some good ideas on this list!
Some great ideas.. boys are the hardest to shop for!
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What an INCREDIBLE resource! Thank you so much!
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Such awesome ideas!! thank you!! Also, these are our personal fav dumbbells– https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NWTX6W/ref=psdc_3408401_t2_B01LF6X85G . more expensive, but click in, click out, super quick to change weights, we love them!
Oooh, thanks!
Any lower cost suggestioNs? These are great for Partners, brOthers, family but what about For coworkers, the postman, etc? Its so easy to default to baked goods buT thars so simple, Basically the adult equivalent of ‘teacher gifts’
Thanks for the great ideas. Do you have a link where i can purchase the brown suede boots you are weraing in the picTure? Sorry for the all caps.
And I gave my man a certificate to the best male beauty salon in the city. He had long wanted to change the image, get a new hairstyle but did not dare to do it. After my gift, he chose one of the trending hairstyles in the reviews of the site machohairstyles and get a haircut from the best barber. So I think these things can also be added to the list of gifts
We live in a downsized Senior living condo (not a lot of storage space). I’m giving my husband 12 months of rib steak, sautéed mushrooms and twice baked potato (once a month) in front of the fireplace with his favorite music playing. It’s his favorite meal.
Since he doesn’t read blogs, I’m pretty safe in sharing this.
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