Tattoo ideas for men. Let’s talk tattoo ideas for men! Is it me, or having a tattoo is even more popular these days? It seems that wherever I go, I always bump into one with a tattoo, which I think is great so people will get used to it again.

When you search for the description of the word “tattoo”, you will usually see that it is defined as a form of body modification by insertion of ink to the skin. If you look back on its history, body tattoos signifies as a status rank in a tribe, rites of passage, bravery, religious ritual, talismans, and many more. Men and women were both tattooed even in the olden days.

But as for this article, we will show you someTattoo Ideas for Men that will help you decided which tattoo to get and which part of your body to have it. Men with tattoos are hot! If you don’t agree with me, then I guess you’re in the wrong site.

So here are 108 Original Tattoo Ideas for Men that will make you want to go to your tattoo artist right away:

108 Original Tattoo Ideas for Men:

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1. The fallen angel tattoo

Originally posted by Bud Richardson

Oh yes, we are all vain and we all want to fly away, this fallen angel tattoo suits men with the same personality.

2. Lion Tattoo Ideas for Men

Originally posted by Francesco Mugnai

This king of the jungle is a popular form of tattoo ideas for men, because it symbolizes strength and manhood.

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3. Classic art tattoos

Originally posted by Dylan Karvin

For those who love classic art and can’t afford it, getting a tattoo is the next best thing!

4. Zombie boy

Originally posted by Sergio Steirensis

I love this guy, he’s so handsome.

5. Classic art sleeve tattoos

Originally posted by RECO OO

Isn’t it beautiful? The details are fantastic!

6. Japanese full back tattoo

Originally posted by ViaBill Bailey

You don’t have to be a Yakuza to get a full body or full back Japanese tattoo, although let’s admit that they look bad ass with it, but don’t feel bad, you can get this one if you want to. This definitely one of the original tattoo idea for men.

7. Snake and Skull

Originally posted by D B

Some men seems to like tattoo that scare off women and children. In Asia, people drink snake blood.

8. Oriental tattoo

Originally posted by https://www.pinterest.com/pin/561753753495061272/

Oriental tattoos are often seen on Asians.

9. Samurai/hanya

Originally posted by Luke Plummer

Obviously, it is another Japanese art that we all love so much even if we’re not Japanese. If you want more Japanese tattoos with their meaning, you can find them here.

10. Raven tattoo ideas for men

Originally posted by Insane Tattoo Products

I like the placement of this raven tattoo. It’s perfect!

11. Snake, samuraim skull

Originally posted by Jose Martinez

These 3 tattoos are among the most popular tattoo ideas for men.

12. Biomechanical tattoos

Originally posted by Donna Erich

Biomechanical tattoos are seen more on men than women.

13. Full back biomechanical tattoo

Originally posted by Katarzyna Cyrys

If you want to see more of biomechanical tattoos, you may see them at our

48 Biomechanical Tattoo for Geeks post.

14. Half sleeve biomech tattoo

Originally posted by Hairstyles & Tattoos

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15. Clock, a sexy woman and death

Originally posted by Grzegorz B

Doesn’t it get more manlier than that?

16. Ganesha tattoo

Originally posted by wilson grafals

Here’s an example of a religious tattoo. Ganesha is the elephant god of the Hindus.

17. Myth/religious tattoos

Originally posted by Saige Blasdel

Also this tattoo has a nice architectural art.

18. Tribal tattoos

Originally posted by Martha Anderson Wolff

Polynesian and Samoan tattoos are very common for tribal themed tattoos.

19. Half chest and full sleeve

Originally posted by Heather Bruner

You may noticed that Polynesian, Samoan and Maori tattoos look quite similar. According to Wikipedia, Polynesia is generally defined as the islands within the Polynesian triangle. These islands are Hawai, Easter Island and New Zealand. Therefore, Polynesian tattoo is the general term for tribal tattoo of these islands.

20. Dragon tattoo

Originally posted by noe iglesias

Oh yes, and we all love dragon tattoos, they are spiritual, mythical, and beautiful for a tattoo.

21. Full leg dragon tattoo

Originally posted by Leo Chun

The bigger the dragon tattoo, the more they look better!

22. The Kraken tattoo

Originally posted by thievinggenius

Another example of a mythical themed tattoos.

23. Full back, traditional tattoos

Originally posted by Richie Streate

Traditional tattoos are rich in colors.

24. Grey tattoos

Originally posted by Kay Hartman

Grey tattoos look more vintage and dramatic.

25. Traditional tattoos

Originally posted by 1337tattoos

Although this picture is in black and white, it is easy to distinguish that this guy’s tattoo are all in traditional form.

26. Tarot card of death

Originally posted by 1337tattoos

All outlines and no shading.

27. Black and Grey tattoos

Originally posted by James Starlin

I love everything about this man’s tattoos.

28. Sugar skull

Originally posted by tattooton.com

Sugar skull tattoos are also getting popular because of its colorful and playful designs.

29. Full sleeve and half chest Biomechanical tattoo

Originally posted by Zackarie McNalley

I am not a big fan of biomech tattoos, but men really look good with it.

30. Ship tattoos

Originally posted by 1337tattoos

Pirate ships are old school and still popular up to these days

31. Nautical tattoos

Originally posted by Jon royer

Most marines have nautical themed tattoo, which are usually ships, kraken, sparrow, compas and aquatic creatures

32. Traditional tattoos

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

33. Mandala

Originally posted by
tattrx

Here’s another spiritual tattoo that you may have missed, a mandala. To the Hindus, the mandala represents the universe.

34. Full sleeve tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

35. Wolf head

Originally posted by thatattoozone

This one remind me of Game of Thrones. If you’re a great fine, I think this would be best for you.

36. Stag tattoo

Originally posted by littletatu

A stag is a symbol of strength and manhood. Therefore if you want to look like a real man, this would definitely do the work. The bigger the antlers, the more virile.

37. Abstract tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

38. Original tattoos

Originally posted by thatattoozone

Some people submit their own designs or ask the tattoo artists to make something that they keep dreaming about. It’s better to have your own original tattoo to be unique.

39. Oriental tattoo ideas for men

Originally posted by themodblog

If I were this guy, I’ll fill the empty spots with cloud tattoos so it won’t look too messy.

40. Cool tattoos

Originally posted by thatattoozone

Awesome tattoos by a German tattoo artist, Daniel Meyer.

41. Thigh tattoos

Originally posted by thatattoozone

The devil choking Lilith.

42. Large skull tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

Skulls are symbol of death. But not all see death as something to be feared, but something exciting on the next life.

43. Skulls and eyes

Originally posted by thatattoozone

44. Woman with animal head dress

Originally posted by thatattoozone

They are usually traditional tattoo designs. Mine is similar, a woman with a wolf headdress.

45. Death’s-head Hawkmoth

Originally posted by thatattoozone

People find this insect interesting because of the skull shape between its wings.

46. Skull thigh tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

47. Probably someone who loves to play computer games.

Originally posted by thatattoozone

48. David Beckham’s tattoos

Originally posted by Houston Foodlovers

Hot guys with tattoos will make good girls fall hard.

49. Ganesha and lotus flower

Originally posted by thatattoozone

50. Wolf

Originally posted by thatattoozone

This one looks like a wolf with a bandana around its neck. Sp Cute!

51. Patterns

Originally posted by thatattoozone

If you can’t grow hair anymore, get a cool tattoo on the head.

52. Samurai tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

Love every detail!

53. Full back skull tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

Unfinished yet already stunning.

54. Owl chest tattoo

Originally posted by thatattoozone

55. Find the bird

Originally posted by thatattoozone

56. Biomechanical tattoo by Stepan Negur

Originally posted by thatattoozone

57. Full back tattoos

Originally posted by thatattoozone

58. Traditional tattoos

Originally posted by thatattoozone

59. Eagle tattoos

Originally posted by Fernando Puerto

Every good soldier has one. This is a perfect example of original tattoo ideas for men

60. Tattoo for travelers

Originally posted by Rich German

If you love traveling and tattoos, this is a good tattoo inspiration.

61. A guy with a bun and tattoos

Originally posted by Chandler Day

I read somewhere, “I don’t usually chase after men, but if he has tattoos, a bun and a beard, I may just power walk.” and it made me laugh when I saw this picture.

62. Patriotic tattoos for men

Originally posted by Kim

Men are usually the patriotic ones and they show it through tattoos.

63. Ironic tattoo

Originally posted by Omar Torres

Anchor tattoo represents stability.

64. Quote tattoos

Originally posted by Ryan Menges

Let’s pause for a moment and give our prayers to this fallen soldier. I don’t know what happened to him now, but let’s pray that everything is well for him and his family. Don’t just get any quote tattoo unless you live by it.

65. 3D tattoo

Originally posted by Nick Specter

66. Arrow tattoos

Originally posted by George Sinopoli

67. Indian headdress

Originally posted by Justin Noordeloos

Usually American men have tattoos like this. I like colorful Indian Headdress.

68. Angels

Originally posted by Kezue Nwachie

69. Tattooed dudes

Originally posted by Bodil

70. Owl tattoo

Originally posted by Beverly Michelle

71. Strength through loyalty

Originally posted by Sara Silveira

What is a man if he’s not loyal?

72. Flowers and butterflies

Originally posted by Lingpeng Li

Think flowers and butterflies are only for women? Look at this guy.

73. Tribal tattoo

Originally posted by Maverick Bruno

74.

Originally posted by johnny kabel

75. Neck tattoo

Originally posted by Jordan Philson

Look at this pretty boy, isn’t he just enticing?

76. Lion tattoo

Originally posted by Francesco Mugnai

Some men get their representation through animals. Some choose lions, stags, bear, wolves and etc. Each have their own meanings and characteristic which some men think they possess. Tattoo ideas for men come in all shapes and sizes.

77. Animal tattoos

Originally posted by Malou Paul

Ok this the first time I saw a shrimp tattoo. Where I’m from, that’s not a good thing.

78. Fighting stag chest tattoos

Originally posted by Jessica De Sousa Costa

79. Black and grey tattoos

Originally posted by leesamay-tattoo-blog

80. Marine tattoos

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

Sometimes you can spot a marine by his tattoos.

81. Old school tattoos

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

Old and even ancient tattoos will never go out of style in tattoos world.

82. Elephant tattoo

Originally posted by camdiamond

83. Full back Hanya tattoo

Originally posted by kingsavetattoo

Hanya is a jealous female Japaneses demon. For those with hanya wives and girlfriends, this a great way to piss them off even better. LOL

84. House tattoo

Originally posted by annainks

This tattoo is surreal.

85. Naked woman tattoo

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

86. Saint tattoo

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

Okay I’m not sure who that is, but it looks like a saint to me.

87. Horse Tattoos

Originally posted by
swallowsndaggers

They say 8 horses are good luck.

88. Monster tattoos

Originally posted by ink-metal-art

If you like tattoo that will scare people off, this guy’s got a good collection.

89. Eagle and eel

Originally posted by
fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

90.

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

91. A sleeve tattoo for real men

Originally posted by mrbuno

I love the red ink with the black and grey. It is something I would get for myself.

92. Large skull tattoo

Originally posted by mrbuno

93. Fox tattoo

Originally posted by mrbuno

Are you a Naruto fan? This tattoo nails it!

94. Geometric tattoos

Originally posted by pikachuonlsd

95. Japanese themed tattoos

Originally posted by
tattoome

The red sun, samurai.

96. Hanya

Originally posted by nonenomad

Japanese men just look really amazing with Japanese tattoos.

97.

Originally posted by fuckyeahtraditionaltattoos

98. Large piece tattoo

Originally posted by gravenimagetattoo

99. Skull tattoo

Originally posted by tattooculturemagazine

This one I like better.

100. Full back dragon tattoo

Originally posted by art-on-my-skin

Gawd it’s beautiful!

101. Scary Hanya

Originally posted by tattooculturemagazine

102. Hindu god

Originally posted by
tattooculturemagazine

103. Sleeve tattoo collection

Originally posted by ohnopaperplanes

Take your pick.

104. Sleeve tattoos for boys

Originally posted by ace-anonymous

105. Simple arm tattoo

Originally posted by girlwholovestattoos

106. Traditional tattoos collection

Originally posted by ace-anonymous

107.

Originally posted by fook-idek.

108. Cool dude with a beard and tattoos

Originally posted by alxbngala

And there you have it! I hope I have loaded you enough testosterone if you’re still deciding to get your first tattoo. There are so many choices and inspiration to choose from the original tattoo ideas for men that I have collected for you. I also hope you enjoyed the short histories of some of the meaningful and popular tattoos that I have posted. My personal favorites are the Hanya and Japanese tattoos. They’re just so amazing.

We’ll be posting every week from now on, so keep coming back. As for now, I bid you good night!

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