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Graduation Gifts for Him: 25 Graduation Gift Ideas for Him He’ll Actually Want

On the hunt for graduation gift ideas for the guys in your life? Here are the top 25 graduation gifts for him that he’ll actually want!

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Believe it or not, May is less than two months away – and flowers aren’t all May brings. 

Along with May comes graduation season.

Graduation is a huge accomplishment that should be celebrated!

But celebrations also mean gifts, and gift shopping for those special guys in your life can be difficult (to say the least). 

Related: 25 Amazing Graduation Gifts for Friends Your Bestie Will Love You For

As the only girl in a family of guys, trust me – I know!

Many graduation gift ideas on the web are geared toward women or are gifts male graduates either won’t use or won’t want.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of 25 graduation gift ideas for him he’ll actually want! 

Whether you’re looking for a high school graduation gift for him or the best college graduation gifts for guys, this list has you covered.

Male graduation gifts should cover a whole spectrum of interests, so that’s what we strived to do when making this list. 

We’ve got graduation gifts for men who enjoy self-care and graduation gifts for guys who enjoy mixology.

There are graduation gifts for boys who take care of their health, and graduation gifts for boyfriends who take care of dinner.

As always, we’ve included graduation gift ideas for all budgets! 

Keep reading to find the perfect graduation gifts for him.

Graduation Gifts for Him: 25 Graduation Gift Ideas for Him He’ll Actually Want

1. Mixology and Craft Whiskey Set

Inside Mixology & Craft’s wooden gift box, your graduate will find two old-fashioned whiskey glasses, six cooling stones, two coasters, and delicious cocktail recipes. And the Amazon’s Choice whiskey currently has a coupon, crowning it as the best college graduation gift for guys.

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2. Personalized Wooden Docking Station

After graduation, being organized is more important than ever as one adjusts to new routines and responsibilities. This customizable docking station has space for his keys, pens, glasses, and assorted jewelry and can be engraved with your grad’s name, making it a fantastic graduation gift for boys.

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3. Rugged Leather Messenger Bag

Stylish leather sets this vintage messenger bag apart. Add in the sheer space and versatility of the bag, and you’ve got a useful graduation gift for him!

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4. Gourmet Chocolate Snack Box

Chocolate is always a good graduation gift for guys, but BONNIE & POP’s gourmet chocolate snack box is a best seller guaranteed to make your new grad smile. It’s even better as a graduation gift for your boyfriend because then you can steal a few! #lifehack

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5. COSSINI Business Padfolio

COSSINI offers the best college graduation gift idea for guys – the padfolio. Crafted with vegan leather and designed to fit all the essentials, the padfolio is an all-in-one portfolio for the soon-to-be professional.

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6. SpaLusive Luxury Spa Set

Presented in a stylish travel bag, this graduation gift for him includes two-in-one hair and body wash, bath soap, body lotion, body scrub (with a loofa for good measure), and detoxing bath salts – all in the organic sandalwood scent.

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7. Premium High Protein Care Package

As a former college freshman, I can attest to the truth of the freshman 15. This is precisely why a high-protein snack box is the best high school graduation gift for him to stay healthy on his new adventure!

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8. Whiskey and Rum Making Kit

If you’re looking for a unique college graduation gift idea for him, a whiskey and rum-making kit is it! Many graduates agree that pursuing a hobby is essential to post-grad life, and this kit comes with a mini, handmade oak cask and all the ingredients for your grad to make his own signature whiskey or rum.

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Graduation Gifts for Him Whiskey and Rum Making Set

9. Engravable Desk Compass

Desk compasses are a sweet reminder to your graduate that they can always find their way in this crazy world. The Stanley London compass is engravable and comes gift-box ready, making it an intimate graduation gift idea for him.

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10. WHATCHA Mastered It Ceramic Mug

Sometimes the best graduation gifts for him are the simple ones. Elegantly packaged with a black and gold color scheme, the WHATCHA teacup is explicitly designed for 2022 college grads, providing you with a great graduation gift for boys who enjoy coffee or tea regularly!

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11. Amazon Gift Card

When the guy in your life is picky or has everything, it can seem impossible to find a gift he’ll actually use. While gift cards can seem impersonal, they’re good graduation gifts for guys because they’re something your graduate will actually use – and whatever he buys with it, you know he’ll love!

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12. COSORI Air Fryer Max XL

The COSORI Air Fryer is the perfect graduation gift for boyfriends who enjoy taking care of dinner (it even comes with a recipe book). You can get this #1 best seller on sale if you act while the offer lasts (as if you need another reason)!

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13. COSORI Air Fryer Max XL

Beards are in again, so protect your graduate from unruly facial hair with this beard grooming gift set! This male graduation gift set comes with beard shampoo and conditioner, beard oil, beard balm, a beard brush and comb, beard scissors, a storage bag, and an e-book to help him get a perfectly manicured and professional looking beard.

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14. Woodgrain Motivational Calendar

After graduation, men can struggle to find balance in their lives. This inspirational woodgrain calendar provides daily inspiration for your graduate to keep on his desk, making it a fantastic graduation gift idea for him.

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15. Glitter Hearts Toilet Bombs

Looking for a fun graduation gift for boys? Toilet bombs work as high school graduation gifts for guys heading to a college dorm OR as a funny, not-so-subtle graduation gift for your boyfriend!

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Graduation Gifts for Him Toilet Bombs

16. Scriveiner Black Lacquer Rollerball Pen

The Scriveiner Black Lacquer Rollerball Pen functions as a useful graduation gift idea for him. The Amazon’s Choice executive pen makes the tedium of lecture or meeting notetaking more pleasant. Your grad will love it!

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17. Ultimate Survival Kit

Help prepare the guy in your life for life after graduation with this survival kit gift set! The survival kit functions as the perfect graduation gift for boyfriends who are into hunting, fishing, or camping or enjoy fun gadgets. 

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18. Mini Fruit & Veggie Windowsill Garden Kit

Money can be a little tight after graduating as your grad moves out on their own and takes on new responsibilities. A windowsill garden kit is a fantastic graduation gift for him because it can be used in dorms or apartments that lack garden areas, allowing your grad to grow the yummiest, freshest produce they’ll ever eat!

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19. Rocketbook Reusable Notebook

The Rocketbook is a life-changing reusable notebook for students and professionals. The Amazon’s Choice notebook is an essential graduation gift for men that will last them for years after they graduate.

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20. BodyRestore Shower Steamers Gift Pack

Let your graduation gift for him be the gift of relaxation. BodyRestore delivers a variety pack of 30 shower steamers with uses ranging from morning energy-boosting to nighttime relaxation.

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21. Desktop Boxing

Navigating post-graduation life can stress a person out like no other. Desktop boxing is a fun, unique graduation gift idea for men who need some stress relief in their life!

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22. Bourbon-Infused Coffee

These bourbon-infused Arabica coffee beans roasted in Tennessee boast a mouthwatering aroma and flavor. It’s a delicious graduation gift for him!

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23. The Lift Log Workout Journal

Exercise is a great stress reliever and confidence booster, which are both important qualities in the post-graduation world. This graduation gift idea for him encourages your graduate to stay in shape and focus on their goals!

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24. The Traveler’s Playbook: World Edition

Graduation is a great time to travel and explore before settling into a routine. If your graduate is getting ready to set off on a new adventure, the traveler’s playbook is the graduation gift for him! 

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25. Handmade Wooden Foot Massager

A foot massager is possibly the best graduation gift for boyfriends. After two years of Zoom school/work, walking around all day can really do a number on our feet. Your boyfriend gets to relax his feet, you don’t have to rub his feet, and you can even use the gift for yourself!

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Which of these graduation gifts for him will you bless the guy in your life with this May?

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