What does it mean when a male has bumps on the tip of his dick?

Penile Papules: They do sound alot like they could be pearly penile papules. These small papules are best described as embryological remnants. As you said they are usually located around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They are multiple in number and small (about 1-3mm). They usually appear as yellow-white, domelike papules arranged in a row.

Could be a lot: Penile lesions range from benign to malignant causes. The spots could be warts, molluscum contagiosum, and std, or a more serious condition. He needs to have them examined and evaluated by a urologist.