Since you are just ordinary friends, don't give him belts, ties, or clothes, which are easy to cause misunderstandings. If you still want to keep a certain distance from him, it is better to give him gifts that ordinary friends give. You can ask other friends you have in common what gifts they give him, and you can ask for your friends' opinions. If you want to develop a relationship with him, then this is an opportunity to show it. You can give him some meaningful gifts, such as real-life pottery dolls, cute expressions, just provide his photo, when he sees this pottery doll, he will think of your cuteness and your kindness.
If he likes to play games and surf the Internet, you can give him some necessary equipment, and when he uses it, he will inadvertently think of you. Like USB flash drives, wireless mice, mouse pads, cameras, etc. You can also give him some handicrafts, such as a very popular plant now. You can put the seeds in nutrient soil and take good care of it, and you can grow beautiful flowers and plants. It is a good work of art on the table.
I think if you have no other intentions for him, then you can give him some gifts that he often uses, but don't be too personal. Don’t give him clothes or something like that. If you want to develop a relationship with him, you can give him some meaningful gifts. Remember to give him your blessings!