Secret Santa gifts for him

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can see the reason before you buy. We looked at many gift kinds, from speakers and mugs to grooming and candles.

We also mixed budgets and kinds, so you can find a gift that fits your Secret Santa limit and the man you drew. Some suit a gamer, a gardener or a coffee lover, while others suit a traveller, a grooming fan or a man who likes his home to smell good.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Secret Santa gifts range, or try Gifts for him and Christmas gifts for him.

Three Bluetooth speakers make a great Secret Santa gift for him, and each one is easy to carry. They all give 5W of sound in a compact body, so they suit a man who loves music on the go.

Camping Hook Mini Speaker (£7.99)

A grown-up stocking filler that's easy to slip into a bag. This pocket-sized green speaker has a built-in carry hook, so he can clip it to a bag, a tent or a branch. It puts out 5W of sound over Bluetooth 5.3, reaching up to 10 m, and its rechargeable battery lasts about 2 to 4 hours. It suits campers and anyone who likes music on the go. Clip it on, and the music goes wherever he does.

Best for: Campers and music on the go.

Magnetic Phone Mini Speaker (£7.99)

A clever desk companion that works like a phone stand too. This small speaker snaps magnetically onto the back of a MagSafe-compatible phone, so music is always to hand. It gives 5W of sound over Bluetooth 5.4 and plays for up to 4 hours on a full charge. A metal ring is included for phones that aren't magnetic, so phones without magnets can join in too. It's a neat pick for a busy traveller or a teen who lives on their phone.

Best for: Travellers and phone-loving teens.

Mint Rock Mini Speaker (£8.49)

Editorially selected for Secret Santa, this mint speaker is a fresh, fun pick. Its textured, rock-inspired body gives it a bold, playful look. It puts out 5W across 20 Hz to 20 kHz and plays for up to 4 hours on one charge. Pair two for stereo sound, a fun twist if you're buying for a music-loving pal. At about 55 x 59 mm and 130 g, it's small enough to toss in a bag.

Best for: Music fans who like bold style.

The best mugs and drinkware for a man are the ones with real character. Our picks: a dice mug for game nights, a raven coffee mug, a carrot teacup and a skull tumbler. Each holds 500 ml or more and suits a different taste.

D20 Dice Mug with Lid (£8.49)

A gift that says you listened. This ceramic mug is shaped like a gaming dice, with printed numbers and a matching lid. It holds 500 ml, so there's room for a long night of rolls and rounds. Gamers and role-playing fans will spot the dice at once, and it makes a fun pick for a game night at home.

Best for: Gamers and game-night hosts.

Fresh Cup of Cawfee Raven Mug (£9.49)

Simple, useful and well made. This ceramic mug shows a raven holding a steaming cup, with the words 'A Fresh Cup of Cawfee' on it. It holds 500 ml and is safe in the microwave and dishwasher, so it's easy to use every day. It suits coffee lovers and fans of all things gothic, and it's a handy, cheerful pick for a morning brew.

Best for: Coffee lovers with a gothic streak.

Carrot Patch Mug (£9.49)

A pretty piece for the home. This oversized ceramic teacup mug has a carrot design with a rustic feel. It holds 500 ml and is a lovely gift for a keen gardener. It's oversized, so a big, slow cup of tea feels like a treat. It's hand wash only. A great pick for gardeners, and for mum or dad too.

Best for: Keen gardeners and dads.

Venom and Vines Tumbler with Straw (£8.49)

A good-humoured gift. This reusable 550 ml tumbler comes with a straw and a skull and venomous plants design, so it's ready for drinks at home or on the go. It's light at 125 g and made of plastic, so it's easy to carry. It suits gothic gift lovers and friends who like bold style, and it's a fun, practical pick for a man who likes a drink on the move.

Best for: Friends who like bold style.

The grooming gifts that suit a man well are the ones he'll use every day. Here are three easy picks: a beard oil in four scents, a bamboo beard brush and a set of shower steamers. Each one is simple to give and easy to enjoy.

Beard Oil 50 ml (£6.49)

Hand-picked for him, this 50 ml beard oil is made in small batches for everyday use on beards and stubble. Choose from four scents: Viking Musk, with orange and sandalwood; Roman Gladiator, with black pepper and bergamot; Spartan Hero, with patchouli, lime and cedarwood; or Nordic Spruce, with frankincense and spruce. Pick the scent that suits him best.

Best for: Dads and everyday beard lovers.

Bamboo Beard Brush (£7.49)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This bamboo beard brush combines bristle and boar hair, with naturally stiff bristles that keep a beard in shape. At 23.5 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm, it's sized for a pocket, office, desk or car, so he can tidy up wherever he is. A handy, useful pick that's easy to slip into a Secret Santa parcel.

Best for: Bearded men on the move.

Shower Steamer Gift Set (£6.49)

Great to pop in a stocking. This gift pack holds 4 essential oil shower steamers, 50 g each, and every one is individually shrink-wrapped. They're made in Sheffield, UK, and are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. Choose from five blends, including Relaxing, with clary sage, lemon and lavender, for a calming scent in the shower. It's an easy pick for a Secret Santa.

Best for: Secret Santa and stocking fillers.

Candles and home pieces with character suit a man who likes a bit of edge in his room. Our picks include scented candles that burn for hours, a skull tealight holder and a funny metal sign, so you can choose bold, practical or playful.

Snake Venom Dark Opium Candle (£7.49)

Something they'll show off on the shelf. This glass candle smells of dark opium: warm amber, sweet vanilla and spice over woody, musky notes. It burns for about 21 hours, so the scent lasts through a long evening in. It comes in a matching sliding box, which makes it an easy gift to open. Its bold look suits a man who likes a bit of drama in his room.

Best for: Men who like bold scents.

Concrete Pot Wooden Wick Candle (from £7.49)

Practical and pretty, with a wooden wick that crackles as it burns. This soy wax candle sits in a concrete pot with felt pads, which stops it scratching surfaces. Pick from six scents, from sea moss and herbs to whiskey and woodsmoke. When the candle is finished, the pot can be reused as a plant pot. It's a clever present for a man who likes a good scent and a bit of practical sense, or a new homeowner.

Best for: Practical gifts for new homes.

Greenman Wooden Wick Soy Candle (£8.99)

Bright, cheerful and easy to love, with a crackle from its wooden wick as it burns. This soy wax candle comes in eight scents, from Wild Lavender to Moss and Mist. Ash and Woodsmoke brings a smoky, woody feel, while Fig and Cassis offers dark fig and cassis with a leafy freshness. Most scents burn for about 26 hours. Seven of them come in a green glass jar with a cork lid.

Best for: Lovers of fresh, green scents.

Skull Tealight Holder with Snake (£7.49)

For the him who has everything, here's something with a little edge. This resin and polyresin skull tealight holder has a realistic, intricate design, with a serpent weaving through the eye socket. It stands 5.5 cm tall and comes in a colour cardboard box. Light a tealight inside and the dark look really comes alive. It's a bold pick for a friend with a love of the dark side.

Best for: Friends with a dark streak.

No Stupid People Metal Sign (£5.49)

A playful pick for him that gets a laugh. This novelty metal sign reads No Stupid People, like a warning on a wall. It is 30 cm tall and 20 cm wide, and it comes wrapped in cellophane. It's a tongue-in-cheek gift that gets a grin from anyone with a dry sense of humour, even at the office.

Best for: Friends with dry humour.

Yes, a journal or a novelty opener is a smart stocking filler for him. These three picks each have a clear theme: travel, Norse design and the seaside. Choose the one that fits his interests best.

Viking Compass A5 Journal with Pen (£9.49)

A gift that lasts long after the day: this A5 faux leather journal has an embossed Vegvisir compass on the cover. The matching pen comes in the box, so he can start jotting thoughts, sketches or stories straight away. It suits writers and fans of Norse designs, and at 290 g it feels like a proper keepsake for dad or him.

Best for: Writers and Norse design fans.

Leather Travel Journal with Wrap (£9.49)

A little luxury for him: this light tan leather travel journal closes with a wrap and has 96 pages for notes on the road. At 17 x 13 x 2 cm, it's a good size to carry. It's a thoughtful pick for travellers, dad or anyone on your Secret Santa list who likes to keep notes while away.

Best for: Travellers who take notes.

Sardine Bottle Opener in a Tin (£6.49)

Fun to give and useful every day: this metal bottle opener comes tucked inside a mini sardine tin, so it's a fun twist on a stocking filler. The opener and tin weigh 85 g, and it comes in a colour cardboard box. It's a great pick for seaside lovers, and it's handy for anyone who opens bottles.

Best for: Seaside fans and stocking fillers.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Camping Hook Mini Speaker (£7.99)	Campers and music on the go	Standard dispatch
Magnetic Phone Mini Speaker (£7.99)	Travellers and phone-loving teens	Standard dispatch
Mint Rock Mini Speaker (£8.49)	Music fans who like bold style	Standard dispatch
D20 Dice Mug with Lid (£8.49)	Gamers and game-night hosts	Same-day dispatch
Fresh Cup of Cawfee Raven Mug (£9.49)	Coffee lovers with a gothic streak	Same-day dispatch
Carrot Patch Mug (£9.49)	Keen gardeners and dads	Same-day dispatch
Venom and Vines Tumbler with Straw (£8.49)	Friends who like bold style	Same-day dispatch
Beard Oil 50 ml (£6.49)	Dads and everyday beard lovers	Standard dispatch
Bamboo Beard Brush (£7.49)	Bearded men on the move	Standard dispatch
Shower Steamer Gift Set (£6.49)	Secret Santa and stocking fillers	Standard dispatch
Snake Venom Dark Opium Candle (£7.49)	Men who like bold scents	Same-day dispatch
Concrete Pot Wooden Wick Candle (from £7.49)	Practical gifts for new homes	Standard dispatch
Greenman Wooden Wick Soy Candle (£8.99)	Lovers of fresh, green scents	Standard dispatch
Skull Tealight Holder with Snake (£7.49)	Friends with a dark streak	Same-day dispatch
No Stupid People Metal Sign (£5.49)	Friends with dry humour	Same-day dispatch
Viking Compass A5 Journal with Pen (£9.49)	Writers and Norse design fans	Same-day dispatch
Leather Travel Journal with Wrap (£9.49)	Travellers who take notes	Standard dispatch
Sardine Bottle Opener in a Tin (£6.49)	Seaside fans and stocking fillers	Same-day dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December

Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

Speakers, mugs, beard oil and candles make thoughtful Secret Santa gifts for men, from gamers and coffee lovers to travellers and grooming fans. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Secret Santa gift ideas under £15 · Stocking fillers for him and dad · Secret Santa gifts for her.