101 Best Cool tattoo designs for men – (sleeve, chest, leg etc all covered!)

by Jamie Wilson March 30, 2023

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Reviewed & updated: March 30, 2023 by Jamie Wilson BA

Over the years, choosing a tattoo has become something that everyone will probably at least try to do. So in this article we will show you 101 cool tattoo designs for men that you should have a look at to help you make your decision. Whether an arm tattoo, chest tattoo or neck tattoo. All of these tattoos will bring meaning to your body of art. We will feature various styles and ideas you can go by. Feel free to change and experiment. You can never be picky about what you put on your skin.

Arm Tattoo

The arm tattoo or the arm full and half sleeve have become the preferred placement for people getting tattoos in recent years. The trend hasn’t stopped an an arm tattoo or sleeve could be the addition you need.

Traditional Gun

Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo — Traditional Gun Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Skull Arm Cool Tattoo

Skull Arm Tattoo — Skull Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo — Cool Compass Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Birds On Arm Sleeve

birds on arm for sleeve — birds on arm for sleeve credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Armband Tattoo

Armband Tattoo — Armband Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Amazing Night Sky Tattoo

Amazing Night Sky Arm Tattoo — Amazing Night Sky Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Wolf Tattoo

Wolf Arm Half Sleeve — Wolf Arm Half Sleeve Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Arm Tattoo

Cool Arm Tattoo — Cool Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Arm Tattoo — Cool Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Arm Tattoo — Cool Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Vintage Arm Tattoo

Vintage Arm Tattoo — Vintage Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

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Vintage Arm Tattoo — Vintage Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo

Cool Compass Arm Tattoo — Cool Compass Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Sailor Compass Sleeve

Sailor Compass Arm Sleeve — Sailor Compass Arm Sleeve Credit:Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Compass Arm Tattoo — Compass Arm Tattoo CREDIT: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Cool Phoenix Arm Tattoo

Cool Japanese Phoenix Arm Sleeve Tattoo — Cool Phoenix Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Bold Cross Tattoo

Bold Cross Arm Tattoo — Bold Cross Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo

Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo — Willow Tree Forearm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tree Forearm Tattoo — Tree Forearm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Forearm Cross

Cool Forearm Cross — Cool Forearm Cross Credit: Pinterest

Arm Cross Tattoo Design

Arm Cross Tattoo Design — Arm Cross Tattoo Design Credit: Pinterest

Phoenix Tattoo

Men's Phoenix Arm Half Sleeve — Men’s Phoenix Arm Half Sleeve Credit: pinterest

Colourful Phoenix Arm Tattoo — Colourful Phoenix Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tribal Arm Tattoo

Half Chest/Arm Tribal Sleeve — Half Chest/Arm Tribal Sleeve Credits: Pinterest

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Chest Tattoo

A man’s chest is a colossal canvas, and when inked it can be prominent symbol of pride. Though it may not be the easiest place to get a tattoo due to many prominent bones it makes for a great place to store any symbol.

Cool Tribal Tattoo

Cool Tribal Tattoo — Cool Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tree Tattoo

Cool Tree Chest Tattoo — Cool Tree Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Deer head & Tree Tattoo

Abstract Deer Hear & Tree Tattoo — Abstract Deer Hear & Tree Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo

guys tattoo tribal chest Outsons — Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo

Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo — Cool Blue Sky Phoenix Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Phoenix Tattoo

Cool Flame Phoenix Rib Tattoo — Cool Flame Phoenix Rib Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Compass Chest Tattoo

Cool Compass Chest Tattoo — Cool Compass Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo

Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo — Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo

Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo — Cool Tribal Chest Owl Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Wolf Paw Tattoo

Wolf Paw Tattoo — Wolf Paw Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo

Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo — Black Ink Outline Wolf Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Chest Tattoo

Cool Chest Tattoo — Cool Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

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Cool Chest Tattoo — Cool Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Lion Chest Tattoo

Cool Lion Chest Tattoo — Cool Lion Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Growling Wolf Tattoo

Growling Wolf Tattoo — Growling Wolf Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Chest Owl Flying Tattoo

Chest Owl Flying Tattoo — Chest Owl Flying Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo

Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo — Japanese Chest & Arm Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Rose Compass Chest Tattoo — Rose Compass Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Vintage Chest Tattoo

Distinct Male Vintage Chest Tattoo — Distinct Male Vintage Chest Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Sword In Middle Of Cross

Sword in the middle of cross tattoo — Sword in the middle of cross tattoo Credit: Pinterest

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Back Tattoo

The back is the biggest canvas on the body. It makes for a great place to put any tattoo and can be a great way to show off how ripped you’ve gotten lately. Afterwards, a guy’s art and muscularity will both be on display in perfect harmony.

Mandala Back Tattoo Design

Mandala Tattoo Design — Mandala Tattoo Design Credit: Pinterest

Tribal Face Tattoo On Back

Tribal Face Tattoo — Tribal Face Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Warrior Back Tattoo

Warrior Tattoo — Warrior Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Old School Back Tattoo

Unique Back Tattoo — Unique Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo

Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo — Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Compass Back Tattoo

Watercolour Compass Back Tattoo — Watercolour Compass Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Phoenix Back Tattoo

Full Phoenix Back Tattoo — Full Phoenix Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tree & World Back Tattoo

tree roots from globe — tree roots from globe credits: pinterest

Linework Wings Tattoo

linework wings tattoo — linework wings tattoo credit: pinterest

Wolf With Dagger Tattoo

Wolf With Dagger — Wolf With Dagger Credit: Pinterest

Wings Back Tattoo

wings back tattoo — wings back tattoo credit: pinterest

Dot Work Tribal Turtle

dot work tribal turtle — dot work tribal turtle credit: pinterest

Cool Polynesian Back Tattoos

Polynesian Back Tattoo — Polynesian Back Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

polynesian 3d tribal back tattoo — polynesian 3d tribal back tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tribal Back Tattoo

Upper Back Tribal Tattoo — Upper Back Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tree Back Tattoos

Oak Tree Back Tattoo — Oak Tree Back Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Oak Tree Back Tattoo — Oak Tree Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Ying & Yang Tree Design — Ying & Yang Tree Design Credits: Pinterest

Cool Skull Back Tattoo

Skull Cross Back Tattoo — Skull Cross Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Jesus On A Cross Back Tattoo

56280816 cross tattoos Outsons — Jesus On A Cross Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cross Back Tattoo

Bold Cross Back Tattoo — Bold Cross Back Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Enso Dragon Circle Tattoo

enso dragon circle — enso dragon circle credit: pinterest

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Leg Tattoo

Leg tattoo’s are something you should definitely think about. A Leg tattoo is always cool and these meaningful tattoos will be a great take for you if you want to be running in style. Your legs will look artsy in any sort of shorts but can still cover them up when you need to look smart. So it makes for a great choice or place to get your tattoo.

Polynesian Cool Tattoos

Polynesian Leg Tattoo Sleeve — Polynesian Leg Tattoo Sleeve Credits: Pinterest

Legband Tribal Tattoo — Legband Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Leg Sleeve Tribal Tattoo — Leg Sleeve Tribal Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Leg Tree Tattoos

Skull Palm Tree Tattoo — Skull Palm Tree Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Windy Road Tree Leg Tattoo — Windy Road Tree Leg Tattoo Credits: Pinteredt

Masculine Leg Tattoo — Masculine Leg Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Tree Roots Foot & Leg Tattoo — Tree Roots Tattoo Credits: Pinterest

Compass Leg Tattoo

Great Compass Leg Tattoo — Great Compass Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Abstract Lion Tattoo

Abstract Leg Lion Tattoo — Abstract Leg Lion Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Lion Themed Design

Compass & Train Tattoo

Compass And Train Leg Tattoo — Compass And Train Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Dragon Scale Tattoo

Dragon Scale Leg Tattoo — Dragon Scale Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Flying Falcon

Flying Falcon Leg Tattoo — Flying Falcon Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Cool Grim Reaper Tattoo

Grim Reaper Leg Tattoo — Grim Reaper Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Tiger Leg Tattoo

Tiger Leg Tattoo — Tiger Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

New School Bird Tattoo

New School Bird Leg Tattoo — New School Bird Leg Tattoo Credit: Pinterest

Compass Tattoo

Compass Leg Tattoo — Compass Leg Tattoo credit: pinterest

Tribal Leg Tattoo

Polynesian leg sleeve — Polynesian leg sleeve credit: pinterest

amazing leg tattoo — amazing leg tattoo credit: pinterest

Leg Sleeve Cool Tattoo

leg sleeve tattoo — leg sleeve tattoo credit: pinterest

Pirate Leg Tattoo

pirate leg tattoo

Cool Eye Tattoo

leg tattoo — leg tattoo credit: pinterest

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Cool Tattoos — via Pinterest – Love this design? Try a Temporary Tattoo

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Summary – Top 5 cool Tattoo Designs

So in this article we have shown you 101 cool tattoo designs for men that you should have a look at. Whether an arm tattoo, chest tattoo or neck tattoo. Whether you are planning to book your tattoo appointment soon or just getting ideas this list of 101 tattoos will help you choose.

Top 5 Cool tattoo designs:

Cool Tribal Chest Tattoo
Sailor Jerry Back Tattoo
Enso Tattoo
Birds On Sleeve
Tribal Leg Tattoo

Still looking for inspiration, then checkout this blog post about traditional tattoo sleeves

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Jamie Wilson

Jamie Wilson (BA) is a professional tattooist, blogger and passionate photographer! After graduating with a BTEC Level 4 in tattoo design he has gone on to work for both private clients in tattoo parlours across the UK, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. He is also the editor in chief at Outsons. The brains behind the brand: a veteran of the industry working for some of the biggest fashion and grooming brands in the UK. Jamie has been writing for Outsons tattoo section since the beginning of 2017, providing informed and passionate content about the fascinating world of inked body art. If you would like to know more about Jamie or further details on our editorial policy then just click the links in the footer.