He deserves the best, and these unique gift ideas from Fossil, Lego and more top brands are exactly that. (Amazon, Personalization Mall)(Amanda Garrity/Yahoo; Amazon and Personalization Mall)
Since you're here, I'm guessing your guy is just like all the men in my life. My dad, brothers and boyfriend are one and the same: They tend to buy whatever they want, whenever they want — even if their birthday is mere days away. That leaves me — and, apparently, you — in a tricky spot. Instead of giving them a gift card or cash to put toward their next purchase (which always seems to happen right before your anniversary, Christmas or Father's Day), shop straight from this list of the best birthday gifts for him.
But how can I, Yahoo's gifting editor, possibly know what he wants for his birthday? Well, I tapped the different men in my life for birthday gift ideas, plus I thought back to my greatest wins from over the years (like the Halfday duffel that my boyfriend uses every single time we travel). I also sprinkled in a few routine bestsellers that make great gifts for men, along with some top picks and expert-backed gadgets like the beloved Ninja Creami and Ember smart mug.
Not exactly sure what to buy your golf-loving grandpa? I bet he'd appreciate this nifty club cleaner, coming in at just $15. Or what about your husband who says he has it all (ahem, he's talking about you)? These personalized socks will prove him wrong — and while you're at it, grab a pair for your father-in-law because like father, like son.
In this guide, gift ideas are broken up into the following categories: Best birthday gifts for him overall | Best tech gifts for him | Most unique birthday gifts for him | Best food and beverage gifts for him | Best fashion and accessories gifts for him | Best personalized birthday gifts for him | Best funny birthday gifts for him
Update, August 11, 2025: We checked that everything on this list is priced correctly and still in stock. We've also added some new birthday gifts for him, including a Lego build for plant lovers, an interactive dad joke mug and a bunch of personalized picks.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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