November 21, 2023 by: DudeMom

Top 25 Teen Boy Approved Holiday Gifts for 2023

It’s finally here!

Today we drop the teen boy approved holiday gift list for 2023!

I have been creating this shopping guide for parents since becoming the proud mama of a teenager back in 2014 and I haven’t missed single year since. You can continue to count on us for another five years or so to be your go to gift guide for holiday shopping when it comes to teen boys.

Time to get shopping!

How exactly do we create this go-to holiday shopping list?

For authenticity purposes, I start at the source. With two teen dudes still calling my house home, I have a super easy resource for uncovering what truly lives on the wish list of today’s male teen.

The challenge here is that my son’s never ask for much for Christmas so I can’t just go on what they alone want. I ask their friends, I listen to their conversations when I’m chauffeuring them around, and I watch every single TikTok video they send me to determine what they and various other teenager boys are currently interested in.

Which brings me to the best and most informative resource for 2023: TikTok. If it’s trending on the Tok (no one calls it that, FYI), then there’s a good chance a teen boy in your life might enjoy finding it under his tree this holiday season.

A simple TikTok search for “best gifts for teen boys 2023” will help you uncover much of what you will find here, but you’ll be stuck weeding through a bunch of cringey videos and ads for stuff you have no need for but buy anyway.

That’s why I’ve done the hard work for you.

I’ve talked to the teens, I’ve watched the videos, I’ve read the reviews and I’ve come to the conclusion that THESE are the top 25 gifts any teenage boy in your life would actually like to have this Christmas.

Not that every teen boy wants every gift on this list, more that pretty much every teen boy will enjoy at least ONE or two gifts on this list.

You have to know a thing or two about the interests of the teen you’re shopping for, which is why I organize the list by interests.

Where to can I find these top 25 gifts for teen boys in 2023?

Everything I share on my list is available on Amazon.

I use commission links (so I can keep this list and all of the other informative and fun blog posts I bring you each year) live on this site, but also I want them to be easy to find without making you run rampant all over whatever town you call home.

Ain’t nobody got time for that, least of all mom.

So, click the links, add them to your shopping cart, check out and wait happily for your gifts to arrive.

You and your teenager will be merry, no cap.

Top 25 Teen Boy Approved Holiday Gifts for 2023

Best Gifts for Teens That They Can Wear

Pajama Pants

As much as I hate that they’ve made pajama pants the new sweat pants, I always make sure my teen sons have a fresh cozy pair or two in their stockings to start the new year.

Crocs

Another fashion choice I can’t say I agree with, Crocs are not losing popularity any time soon from what I can tell. The teenage guys in my life tend to prefer the fur-lined version.

UGG Slippers

I’m sure you’re sensing a theme here. Teen guys seem to lean toward comfort in their day to day clothing choices. These UGG slippers definitely fit the bill when it comes to relaxed style.

Best Gifts for the Active Teen

Massage Gun

If you’re the parent of an active teen, you know how many times a week they’re asking for a back rub or a leg massage or something because everything hurts. Consider a massage gun a gift for you and your young star athlete.

Spike Ball

This gift has found it’s way onto my annual gift guide for the past five to eight years straight and that is 100% because teenage guys love this game! I’ve not seen a summer get together with my guys that didn’t include a rowdy game or two of Spike Ball.

Foam Roller

My basketball playing dudes never head to the court without their foam rollers during the season. They are a super portable way to help them loosen up before the game to prevent injury.

Over the Door Hoop

You’ll get to enjoy the lovely sounds of them dunking in the safety of their own bedrooms while they work on their inside game.

Weight Bench

Help them get gains and reach their fitness goals with this one.

Best Gifts for Teen Boys to Spruce Up Their Spaces

The Human Dog Bed

It’s a cozy room addition your teen and their furry sidekick will love to cuddle up in together.

A Mini Fridge

It’s a great way to keep their favorite snacks, protein drinks, and other bevs cold and on hand in their rooms. And, if you have a son who is as on top of his skin care as mine is, he can store those “best kept cold” items there as well.

LED Lights

We snagged my youngest dude some neon strip lights for his room and there’s not a night I pull up to the house that he’s home that I don’t catch them shining out of his room. He loves these things! These LED light bars are the 2023 version.

Oversized Blanket

A plush blanket to wrap up in during those cold nights will be greatly appreciated. If you’re lucky you might be able to coax him out of his room to the couch to share it with you for a movie night or two.

LED Desk Clock

It doesn’t make them get out of bed any faster in the mornings, but it still looks cool.

Best Gifts For Guys That Game

Meta Quest 2

If you’ve got a true gamer at home then he’d probably love the adventure of virtual reality. With over 500 game titles on the platform and more to come, there’s sure to be something fun to play for every gamer.

Gaming Chair

Just like the right office chair matter, the right gaming chair matters! Especially if you have a hardcore gamer who spends several hours a week grinding on the game. Want to keep those backs and necks comfy.

Gaming Headphones

You’ll still be able to hear him screaming, but a great pair of gaming headphones will elevate his experience quite a bit.

Best Gifts For On the Go Guys

Portable Charger

My dudes can’t make it through a full day of school followed by practice without one.

Air Pods

They also can’t seem to make it through the day without their Air Pods. Something about tuning out the nonsense and allowing them to focus that comes from having their tunes close at hand.

Interior Car Lights

They look as cool in their car as they do in their rooms. These are a fun way to spruce up your new driver’s new space.

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Portable Speaker

This is another gift guide standby. The portable, waterproof JBL speaker follows my guys from the shower to the beach and they’ve loved this brand for years.

For the Nerds at Heart

Big Boy Legos

These are a fun way for your teen to disconnect a bit and use their brains. Plus they make for cool room displays when they’re finished.

Light Saber

For the Star Wars lover in your life, you’re never really too old for a cool light saber.

Gifts to Enjoy with Your Teen

Popcorn Machine

One of the best gifts we’ve ever given our boys, our entire family loves movie nights with fresh made popcorn.

Table Tennis

When I’m feeling competitive or the winter blues kick in on snow days, we clear off the dining room table and take turns whooping each other in table tennis. I love how easy this is to take and play anywhere there’s a room with a table.

Magnetic Darts

We hung this one in the garage often come home to them taking on their friends in a friendly game. We get in on that action from time to time too.