• There are many gifts to buy for a boy or man's birthday.Beverly Logan/Stockbyte/Getty Images
  
  When it comes to making the special guy in your life feel important on his birthday, there are a variety of gifts you can choose. Whether the person whose birthday you are celebrating is in his teens, or an adult, it's important to choose a birthday gift that is not only fun and different, but that also can be meaningful.
  
  

Snowboards

• Depending on the time of year, a snowboard is a great idea for a boy or man of any age. This is a birthday present that he will get a lot of use out of, and it also can be a gift of sentimental value. Snowboards can be purchased in a variety of colors, styles and patterns, but one way to make it special for the recipient is to buy a blank board that can be customized. This way he can make his new gift all his own.
  
  

Board Games

• Whether buying for a young child, or a guy who is young at heart, a board game is a great idea for a birthday present. Board games give the birthday boy an opportunity to have fun with other people and possibly learn a lesson, or learn ways to come up with new strategies. Games range from fun and easy to challenging, and can be purchased both at department stores and on the Internet.
  
  

Swiss Army Knife

• A Swiss army knife can be a special present for a boy who is coming of age, or a man who may have never received one. For an older guy, purchasing a new and improved Swiss army knife with more features could be a great way to give him a practical gift. Some Swiss army knives now come with USB flash drives and other 21st-century improvements.