A knock at the door can start a joke before anyone sits down. These knock knock jokes use fresh name puns and short exchanges that end fast. Friends trade knock knock jokes in hallways, at bus stops, and across the dinner table.
Every exchange in this list is new. No borrowed classics wait behind these doors, only fresh names, fresh punchlines, and doors that open on time.
Read the exchanges aloud for the best effect. A pause before the punchline helps each of these knock knock jokes land with a grin.
Tip: A steady voice makes the setup funnier. Say the name clearly, wait one beat, and then deliver the last line. These knock knock jokes pair well with chicken cross the road jokes at party warmups.
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Knock knock jokes
Doorstep starters
1. Knock, knock. Who is there? Hugo. Hugo who? You go first, and I will bring the snacks.
2. Knock, knock. Who is there? Wanda. Wanda who? Want a cookie before the tour starts?
3. Knock, knock. Who is there? Howard. Howard who? How would you like your eggs this morning?
4. Knock, knock. Who is there? Ollie. Ollie who? All aboard the ferry, the tour leaves at noon.
5. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dora. Dora who? Door is open, come on in and sit down.
6. Knock, knock. Who is there? Al. Al who? I will be back right after the parade.
7. Knock, knock. Who is there? Abby. Abby who? A bee took my sandwich, kindly shoo it away.
8. Knock, knock. Who is there? Adam. Adam who? A dam tour starts in five minutes, bring boots.
9. Knock, knock. Who is there? Alex. Alex who? Explain the rules one more time, please.
Snack duty opens these knock knock jokes at the front door. Hugo brought extra.
10. Knock, knock. Who is there? Alice. Alice who? A list of chores waits on the fridge door.
Kitchen door comedy
11. Knock, knock. Who is there? Alma. Alma who? Almost home, keep walking with me.
12. Knock, knock. Who is there? Amos. Amos who? A moss covered rock marks the trail bend.
13. Knock, knock. Who is there? Anna. Anna who? Another cookie, please, with extra chips.
14. Knock, knock. Who is there? Andy. Andy who? And he brought extra chairs for the porch.
15. Knock, knock. Who is there? Ari. Ari who? Are we there yet, driver? The beach calls.
16. Knock, knock. Who is there? Arthur. Arthur who? Author of the house rules, that is me.
17. Knock, knock. Who is there? Ava. Ava who? Have a slice of pie, it is still warm.
18. Knock, knock. Who is there? Barb. Barb who? Barbecue starts at six, bring a plate.
19. Knock, knock. Who is there? Barry. Barry who? Bury the treasure map under the oak tree.
Birthday slices sweeten these knock knock jokes. The cake served twelve.
20. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bea. Bea who? Be kind, the new kid needs a friend.
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Garden gate giggles
21. Knock, knock. Who is there? Beau. Beau who? Beautiful soup, compliments to the cook.
22. Knock, knock. Who is there? Ben. Ben who? Bendy straws make chocolate milk better.
23. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bertha. Bertha who? Birthday cake serves twelve, save me a slice.
24. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bess. Bess who? Best wishes on your test today.
25. Knock, knock. Who is there? Beth. Beth who? Better luck next round, champ.
26. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bill. Bill who? Build a snow fort with me after lunch.
27. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bob. Bob who? Bobbing for apples at the fair, join in.
28. Knock, knock. Who is there? Brad. Brad who? Bread and butter, coming right up.
29. Knock, knock. Who is there? Brandon. Brandon who? Brand new shoes, watch me run.
Snow forts rise in these knock knock jokes. Bill brought the blueprint.
30. Knock, knock. Who is there? Brian. Brian who? Brainstorm at three, bring your best ideas.
School door silliness
31. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bree. Bree who? Breeze through the park with me today.
32. Knock, knock. Who is there? Brock. Brock who? Broccoli soup for lunch again, hooray.
33. Knock, knock. Who is there? Brooke. Brooke who? Brook runs past the meadow, follow it.
34. Knock, knock. Who is there? Bruce. Bruce who? Brew some tea, the guests are cold.
35. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cale. Cale who? Kale chips for the road trip, crunch crunch.
36. Knock, knock. Who is there? Calvin. Calvin who? Calf in the barn says hello to you.
37. Knock, knock. Who is there? Candace. Candace who? Can this dance wait until after dinner?
38. Knock, knock. Who is there? Carl. Carl who? Carpool leaves at seven sharp, be ready.
39. Knock, knock. Who is there? Carlos. Carlos who? Car lost its keys, so we walk today.
Market stalls fill these knock knock jokes with melon math. Carter counted twice.
40. Knock, knock. Who is there? Carmen. Carmen who? Car men fixed the bus by noon.
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Animal door visits
41. Knock, knock. Who is there? Carol. Carol who? Caroling practice starts at dusk, bring a scarf.
42. Knock, knock. Who is there? Carrie. Carrie who? Carry the picnic basket, hero of the day.
43. Knock, knock. Who is there? Carter. Carter who? Cart her melons to the market stall.
44. Knock, knock. Who is there? Casey. Casey who? Kay, see you at four with snacks.
45. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cassie. Cassie who? Classy hat, where did you find it?
46. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cedric. Cedric who? Said Rick, open the gate, please.
47. Knock, knock. Who is there? Celia. Celia who? See you at the gate at noon.
48. Knock, knock. Who is there? Chad. Chad who? Chat a while, the tea is warm.
49. Knock, knock. Who is there? Chester. Chester who? Chest of drawers ate my socks again.
Scratching posts star in these knock knock jokes. The cat admitted everything.
50. Knock, knock. Who is there? Clara. Clara who? Clarify the rules, please, one more time.
Weather at the door
51. Knock, knock. Who is there? Clark. Clark who? Clock says noon, time for lunch.
52. Knock, knock. Who is there? Claude. Claude who? Clawed the post again, the cat admits it.
53. Knock, knock. Who is there? Clay. Clay who? Clay pots hold the garden herbs this spring.
54. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cliff. Cliff who? Cliff notes saved my book report, thank you.
55. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cody. Cody who? Cozy socks, warm feet, happy camper.
56. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cole. Cole who? Coal for the winter stove, thank you kindly.
57. Knock, knock. Who is there? Colin. Colin who? Calling all cars, the parade starts at noon.
58. Knock, knock. Who is there? Cora. Cora who? Core of the apple holds the seeds.
59. Knock, knock. Who is there? Craig. Craig who? Craggy trail ahead, watch your step.
Creek water sparkles in these knock knock jokes. Crystal approved the view from the bank.
60. Knock, knock. Who is there? Crystal. Crystal who? Crystal clear water runs in the creek today.
Food at the door
61. Knock, knock. Who is there? Curt. Curt who? Curtains up, the school play begins.
62. Knock, knock. Who is there? Daisy. Daisy who? Daisy chain crowns for the picnic, one each.
63. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dale. Dale who? Daily walks keep the dog in a good mood.
64. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dan. Dan who? Dancing shoes on, the band is ready.
65. Knock, knock. Who is there? Daniel. Daniel who? Deny all charges, the crumbs are planted evidence.
66. Knock, knock. Who is there? Darla. Darla who? Darling, the soup needs a pinch of salt.
67. Knock, knock. Who is there? Darren. Darren who? Daring jump, ten points from the judges.
68. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dawn. Dawn who? Dawn patrol, the roosters lead the way.
69. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dean. Dean who? Dinner is served, wash your hands.
Hand washing headlines these knock knock jokes. Dean set the house rule.
70. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dee. Dee who? Delighted to see you, come on in.
Nighttime knocks
71. Knock, knock. Who is there? Della. Della who? Delicatessen serves lunch at noon, try the soup.
72. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dennis. Dennis who? Ten is the score, our team won.
73. Knock, knock. Who is there? Devon. Devon who? Deviled eggs for the picnic tray, grab one.
74. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dewey. Dewey who? Do we have time for one more story?
75. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dexter. Dexter who? Decks the halls early this year, very early.
76. Knock, knock. Who is there? Diane. Diane who? Dying to hear the punchline, hurry up.
Dawn choruses close these knock knock jokes. The birds insisted on an encore.
77. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dylan. Dylan who? Dilly dally later, open the door first.
78. Knock, knock. Who is there? Dominic. Dominic who? Dominoes champ three years running, still humble.
79. Knock, knock. Who is there? Don. Don who? Dawn chorus starts, the birds insist on it.
80. Knock, knock. Who is there? Doris. Doris who? Door is open, wipe your feet and come in.
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Knock knock jokes for cards and captions
A full exchange fits a party invitation or a classroom poster. Write the setup on one side and the punchline on the back.
Short knock knock jokes worth sharing
Brief exchanges suit party warmups and long hallway waits. Keep a few knock knock jokes ready for the next family gathering.
Clean knock knock jokes for every reader
Fresh name puns keep the game kind for every listener. Trade these knock knock jokes with a neighbor and start a hallway tournament.
Knock once, laugh twice, and pass the game along.
