The most common type of hernia in males is the inguinal hernia, due to the anatomical weakness in the inguinal canal region, where the spermatic cord passes. This area is predisposed to herniation, especially through the internal inguinal ring (indirect hernia) or the Hesselbach's triangle (direct hernia). Inguinal hernias account for about 75-80% of all abdominal wall hernias in males and require careful surgical repair to prevent complications such as incarceration or strangulation. Femoral hernias are more common in females, and umbilical and incisional hernias have different age and risk profiles.

Reference: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, Townsend et al., 21st Edition.