It feels like everyone is doing a secret Santa gift exchange, whether it takes place in an office, between good friends, or within a family. When you’ve drawn a guy as your gift recipient, you might pause with hesitation as to what he wants most. That flowery candle or box of chocolates that a woman might like just won’t work here.
You can find all the coolest options needed with these imaginative secret Santa gift ideas for men that will keep them coming back year after year in the hopes that you’ll be their secret Santa yet again!
35 Easy Secret Santa Gift Ideas For Men
Share the most fun finds of the holiday season with these perfect secret Santa gifts for men around.
Potty Putter Golf Game
This hilarious potty putter golf game is the ultimate in secret Santa gift idea for guys when it comes to getting a big laugh out of them. The golfing set for the men’s room has a green that conveniently fits in front of any toilet, along with a short putter, two golf balls, and a hole in one. He’ll love adding this goofy addition to his man cave bathroom.
Multi Tool Pen
The guy you give this LED tool and pen set to at your next secret Santa exchange can use the pen at the office to write with. Then, he can use the pen’s ruler to measure, draw, balance, and as a screwdriver. The magnetic tool can pick up objects and be used as an LED light source for tricky detailed work. He’ll be a pro at the office and at home all at once.
LED Beanie Hat
This cool LED beanie hat will make the ideal secret Sants gift for a co-worker or friend alike. The hat will suit any guy and impress him even more when he uses the built-in LED light on the beanie. The headlight works well when he finds himself biking or walking in the dark. Its long battery life and easily rechargeable feature will make this seemingly cheap gift one he’ll actually use and love.
Desktop Boxing Book
This super-fun desktop boxing set will make his workdays so much more interesting once you give it to him as the next secret Santa gift. The book has all the instructions he needs to use the mini punching bag and index finger gloves to properly engage in finger boxing at his desk. He can even learn extra boxing trivia as a bonus while he works out office frustrations the old-fashioned way…box it out.
Being Awesome Mug
You can’t go wrong with secret Santa when you give the guy you know this very awesome mug that he can keep at home or in the office. The ceramic mug will make a fine addition to his snarky kitchen accessories collection with its message. The mug reads, “I’m Trying To Be Awesome Today, But I’m Exhausted From Being So Freakin’ Awesome Yesterday.” Everyone will know just where he stands on his awesomeness.
Prank Gift Box
This prank gift box is the best box in which to put a real gift into. The purposefully goofy box advertises itself as a “Roto-Wipe,” which is advertised on the highly-detailed gift box as a mechanism that can help “clean up” when going to the bathroom. Once he opens the box and discovers his real gift, he may actually be disappointed that the Roto-Wipe is not part of his secret Santa gift.
Funny Apron
This amusing kitchen apron will get used regularly by the guy you give it to for a Christmas gift exchange. It will also draw plenty of smiles whenever he wears it to prepare (or try to prepare) a meal for his family. The apron reads “Whatever Happens We’re Eating it.” He can use the apron’s deep pockets to stash a cell phone if he needs cooking help from friends or keep a secret set of instructions nearby.
Chemistry Shot Glass Set
This lighthearted set of chemistry shot glasses will add to any guy’s bar for secret Santa gift giving. The set mimics miniature beakers right down the details like the spout and the measurements on the side. The glasses hold 1.6 oz. each, so the next time he wants to toast the team with shots, he can do it the scientific way.
Bacon Socks
This set of bacon lover socks will hit the humor meter in your favorite guy getting a secret Santa gift. The pair of socks are an easy way to impart some laughter into his wardrobe and keep the gift-giving lighthearted. The socks read “If You Can Read This / Bring Me Some Bacon,” offering a direct request to those who can read the bottoms of his feet when he’s kicking back and relaxing.
Solar Charger
The guy in your secret Santa exchange will love having this useful solar charger at his fingertips. The power bank uses the charge of the sun to provide hours of charge to his devices when on outdoor adventures. The charger is also equipped with a built-in compass and LED flashlight for additional help when away from home.
LED Flashlight Gloves
These LED flashlight gloves will allow any guy to see in the dark whenever they can’t make out the details in front of them. The small secret Santa gift is a practical way for him to find his way during an early morning fishing expedition or when trying to find the Christmas ornaments in his attic. He’ll get great use out of these gloves and thank Santa (or you) for giving them to him.
Toilet Bowl Night Light
This toilet bowl night light will light up his life and the room when he opens this secret Santa novelty gift. The night light is made for a toilet bowl and can be easily attached under the rim to shine whatever color he’s in the mood for. It will only go on when someone walks into the room, and, despite its gag gift theme, it will come in handy during those late-night bathroom trips.
Coffee Mug Beer Gift Set
This entertaining coffee mug/beer glass gift set will find a welcome home in the kitchen of a co-worker or friend. The “Before Work” mug is ideal for his morning coffee, while the “After Work” beer glass will be ready to take him from office daytime to happy hour in the evening. He can even keep the mug at work and the glass at home to let him know the day is finally over.
Guitar Barbecue Tool Set
This useful set of barbecue tools is made ultra-cool by the rock guitar design. The matching spatula and tongs showcase the sleek guitars of rock n’ roll as he flips his burgers and serves his guests in style. This set will become his pride and joy of barbecue and guarantee rockin’ delicious food every time.
Mens Gift Set
This men’s skincare gift set will make a guy in your gift exchange very happy. The thoughtful set takes into account a man’s personal care needs while giving him a set of brilliant scented toiletries for his morning and evening routine. The set has six different citrus-scented items, from soap and massage oil to a scented candle and coffee mug. He’ll thank you for bringing some uplifting citrus into his life.
Wood Carving Kit
This wood carving kit will knock the socks off of your favorite guy when you next play secret Santa. The easy-to-learn DIY carving kit will show him all he needs to know to turn the two templates into full-on wizards he can put on display for all. Next thing you know, he’ll be occupied for hours at a time until his woodworking masterpieces are complete.
Whiskey Stones Gift Set
The next time you have to give a secret Santa gift to a man, just cut to the chase and get him the best gift set possible with whiskey stones and glasses for his bar. He’ll love the eight granite stones that will keep his drink cold, along with the crystal glasses. He can keep them both in the handsome gift box and make every after-work cocktail feel extra-special.
Magnetic Tool Wristband
The winner of the most practical of secret Santa gifts for men goes to this magnetic tool wristband. The wristband carries with it the power of 15 incredible magnets that will hold onto any screws, nails, bits, or any other small items he needs when being Mr. Fix-It. If he has put off any projects around the house, he’ll be sure to get to them now with the help of this useful tool.
Ring Toss Game
You’ll guarantee hours of fun with this cool ring toss game that will be the hit of your next gift exchange. The classic game has rings for two players, hooks, and a board that can be hung up anywhere the game-playing mood strikes him. The soft rubber rings mean no one can get hurt, but they can destroy each other competitively.
Beer Chiller Sticks
The guy in your secret Santa circle can improve upon his beer-drinking with this helpful set of beer chiller sticks. The stainless steel sticks easily fit into any beer bottle to keep the beer ice cold for as long as it takes him to drink it up. The set also comes with a multi-tool bottle opener that does so much more than just open beer.
Microwave S’Mores Maker
Everyone will be jealous of the special guy you know who got this microwave s’mores maker for secret Santa. The easy-to-use kitchen gadget will deliver s’mores indoors in just 30 seconds. All he has to do is fill the back with water and stack up the ingredients. The microwave will act as his campfire and he’ll be set with delicious treats in no time.
Gourmet Coffee Sampler
Up his coffee game this holiday season with a delicious gourmet coffee sampler box set. The box includes four different artisanal coffees that will give him all the pick-me-up he needs to get to the office each morning. He’ll get to experience the taste of new and wonderful coffees each time and be guaranteed a great day before it even gets going.
Beef Jerky Variety Pack
The guy you give this beef jerky variety pack to will have to beat off others with a stick to keep them away from this tasty, unique jerky. The set has four different handcrafted types of beef jerky with names like Truffle-O Bill and Victorious B.I.G. He may keep them at home or just in his desk drawer at work for flavor emergencies.
Poo-Pourri Gift Set
The scent of citrus and flowers will fill the bathroom any time he needs it when you give him this funny poo-pourri gift set for the holiday gift exchange. On the surface, this hilarious addition to his restroom is a novelty gift at its best, but underneath it’s still a much-needed practical gift for any guy around.
Instant Underpants
Let the guy in your office or life know that you’ve got him covered should any personal emergencies arise with this pair of instant underpants. The novelty underwear comes packed into a disc, which he must soak in water until they reconstitute themselves. He’ll be saved by having a spare pair of tighty whities whenever he needs them.
Bonsai Starter Kit
This thoughtful DIY kit for growing his own Bonsai tree will add a worthwhile hobby to his home or office this holiday season. The kit includes four different types of seeds, along with all the accessories needed to grow bonsai trees in miniature growing pots. He’ll have a whole garden of serenity pretty soon and can transform his work area into a place for calm and quiet.
Football Serving/Cutting Board
Make his next game day the best one yet when you give this football serving and cutting board to your favorite guy. Any gift exchange will be a success when he receives this bamboo board that will look awesome in his kitchen or anywhere he likes. He can prepare meals with it or serve snacks on it during the game.
Bluetooth Shower Speaker
You can be the coolest secret Santa ever when you give the guy you know this waterproof Bluetooth shower speaker. The mini speaker packs a punch when it comes to connecting power to his devices and the sound quality he’ll get when having a shower. No worries if the speaker falls into the bathtub either…the music just won’t stop!
Hot Sauce Gift Set
Your gift exchange will go wonderfully with any guy when you provide him with this global-level gift sauce of hot sauces with flavors like nothing he’s ever tasted. The set of five different hot sauces covers everywhere from Puerto Rico and Cuba to Rio, Mexico, and even Australia. He’ll love coming up with delicious recipes just to suit his cool collection of hot sauces.
Novelty Ice Cube Mold Tray
It was only a matter of time before Covid made its way into the novelty gifts of secret Santa gift exchanges. Keep your favorite guy on trend with this offbeat Covid-shaped ice mold tray. The tray of four molds will create durable ice cubes that will keep his drinks cold (but free of illness). The room might groan, but he will be using this ice cube mold regularly.
Folding Wooden Comb
Whether the guy you have to be the secret Santa for has a beard, a mustache, or a head of hair, he will love this durable folding wooden comb that he can break out whenever he needs to keep his follicles in line. The compact comb will get the job done and his grooming game will be on point going forward.
All-In-One Mini Hammer
The guy you know will love this secret Santa all-in-one mini hammer. It may look like a durable tool, but in reality, it holds within it 14 tools in one. Whether he needs a particular screwdriver, bottle opener, or even a wire cutter, he’ll have it all in this amazing tool. You’ll be the top gift-giver of all, and he’ll thank you for it.
Electric Wine Opener Set
Any guy will be wowed at a gift exchange when he is lucky enough to receive this awesome electric wine opener set. The set does it all—opens the wine (including the pesky foil wrapper), oxygenates the wine, and acts as a wine stopper in between pours. The gift will be a much-favored addition to any home or home bar and will make the art of drinking wine even more enjoyable.
LED Ugly Sweater Beanie
Make your favorite guy’s holiday season hilarious by adding this LED ugly sweater-style beanie to the gift exchange this Christmas. The knit beanie hat will keep his head warm but will also let the world know just how seriously he doesn’t take the holidays. The LED features allow the Fa La La Christmas lights to light up so everyone will vote for his beanie as the very ugliest sweater around.
Bloody Mary Cocktail Branches
Secret Santa gift ideas for men need to be unique enough to impress the receiver, which these cocktail branches made for Bloody Marys more than accomplish. The stainless steel set of two cocktail branches can be adorned with his particular Bloody Mary adornments, from pickles to bacon or anything he can imagine. The branch is his for decorating.