Symmetrical Body Art Tattoo

A piece of art and as large as large tattoos get. Flowing over both arms, chest and back, plus a sweet leg tatt as well.

5 Small Tattoos for Men

Small tattoo ideas can be just as awesome as large ones and equally as impressive too. Sometimes, less is more!

If you’re a little bit worried about the pain of a tattoo or don’t want to commit to a huge tattoo for your first time in the chair, these tattoo ideas are a good place to start. They can be placed anywhere on the body, but you’ll quickly see that some placements are more popular than others.

Bird Symbolism

Be free as a bird, soar to your goals, or rise new like a phoenix. Small bird tatts are simple and can go anywhere on your body.

Star Sign Tattoo

Behind the ear, along your wrist, or even on your foot – a simple word or even star sign constellation is a great small tattoo with meaning.

Velociraptor!

Whether it’s dinosaurs, Star Trek, or cars that are your thing, a simple cartoon sketch of your favorite thing just above your ankle is a cool small tattoo.

Inner Wrist Anchor Tattoo

Anchor in hope or replace the anchor with another meaningful symbol. A paw print? The sun and moon? There’s lots of scope for wrist tattoos.

Foot Smiley Tattoo

The small smiley tattoo is incredibly popular with newbies who want a tatt without committing to something huge. Go for somewhere easily hidden, like your foot.

Read More: 32 Small & Unique Tattoos For Men (and What They Mean)

The 5 Most Popular Tattoo Ideas for Men with Meaning

These are the most popular tattoo designs for men, regardless of their size and placement. We’ve also listed their meanings, so you can create a hidden message or symbolize something important in your body art. Design a creative spin on any one of these 5 popular tattoo ideas!